About this episode
The episode discusses the latest Android updates and features with guest Andrew Romero.
Welcome to episode 91 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, with Abner and Damien out at MWC, Will invites Andrew Romero to join him on a whirlwind tour of two new OS upgrades from Google: Android 16 QPR3, and Android 17 Beta 2. The two discuss AI-generated wallpapers, that new Now Playing app, and Android's new bubbles — not to be confused with its own bubbles — while Andrew introduces his SPI: Sandwich Price Index. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription by signing up for Proton Unlimited using this link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring this week's episode. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Android 16 QPR3 03:53 - AI-generated icons 13:15 - Now Playing app and flashlight toggle 22:05 - Pixel Desktop experience, At a Glance, and Gemini Automation 34:18 - Pixel Watch Drop, briefly 36:09 - Android 17 Beta 2 and Bubbles 43:32 - Beta 2 grab bag 50:52 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Andrew Romero Read more Android 16 QPR3 rolling out with March 2026 security update March 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My…
People in this episode
Host: Will Sattelberg
Guest: Andrew Romero
Topics covered
- Android updates
- AI-generated wallpapers
- Mobile technology
- MWC
- Pixel features
- Beta software
Keywords
- Android 16
- Android 17
- AI wallpapers
- Now Playing app
- Pixel features
- MWC
- Sandwich Price Index
Sponsors
Proton Unlimited
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 9to5Google
Products: Android 16 QPR3, Android 17 Beta 2, Now Playing app, Sandwich Price Index
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