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As Android developer verification gets ready to go, here's a new reason to be worried

An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when ...

Android 16's latest QPR2 beta finally lets you customize icon shapes

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, the second beta for the December 2025 Pixel Drop. Here's how to install it on ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixels with custom app icon shapes

The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...
9to5Google

Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]

Android 16 QPR2 is another big quarterly update with Beta 2 rolling out today for Google Pixel devices ahead of ...
Tech Times

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Brings New Updates, But Pixel 10 Owners Face a Frustrating Wait

Google's Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 adds custom icons, step tracking, and better performance, but Pixel 10 owners may need to ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Is Here: What's New for Pixel Phones?

Google has released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 update for a wide range of eligible Pixel devices. This Quarterly Platform Release delivers more significant changes than standard monthly security ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Update: Google Starts Blocking Unverified Apps

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 achieves Platform Stability adds SMS OTP protection, custom icon shapes, while taking down sideloading from Android.