Google has released the third and final beta for Android 16’s first quarterly platform release (QPR1). Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 is available without a detailed changelog, which is typical for these releases. We’ve already started digging into the build to find out what’s new, though, and here’s what we’ve discovered so far.
Update 1 (7/17/2025 @ 6:00 PM ET): Although the OTA update has yet to roll out, the factory images are now available for Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3. Subsequently, we’ve updated this article to verify that all the prior information is correct.
The screen magnifier can now zoom into the keyboard
In Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3, there’s a new “magnify keyboard” option under Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. This feature lets you “zoom into the keyboard to see emojis and letters when using full-screen magnification.”
Other Android Canary features not enabled in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3…
In case you were wondering what other new features from the July 2025 Android Canary release are available in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3, I’m afraid there aren’t many.
The stable release of Android 16 QPR1 is scheduled for September 3, 2025, but the beta program for QPR2 will likely kick off before then. If you’re currently in the Android 16 QPR1 beta and want to receive the public stable release, you should consider unenrolling from the program after receiving Beta 3. Staying enrolled will likely result in your device being automatically updated to the next beta track (QPR2) instead of the stable build.
This article will be updated as we find new features. Check back later for more information!
