Android 16 QPR2 is coming: 3 new features to look for |

The latest Android 16 update adds some useful tools to your device.

Android 16 QPR2 released: 3 new features worth trying

Google launched its quarterly platform release (CPR) 2 of Android 16, which means your device could be right for the update.

The Android 16 Qapp2 update brings a bunch of new features that should be easy to use.Here are three new features to check out.

Add widget to lock screen

The updated Android 16 lets you add widgets that appear when you swipe left on the lock screen.Tech site 9to5Google notes that you can enable the feature by navigating to "Settings > Display & Touch > Lock Screen > Lock Screen Widgets."

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This means you have easy access to things like your calendar, camera and more.

Notification organizer and conclusions

Listen, we're all inundated with suggestions.Android 16 QPR2 promises to use AI capabilities to keep those pesky notifications under control.The updated software will summarize notifications — like long messages in group chats — and automatically prioritize more important notifications.

"Please note that the organizer saves notifications for you (such as stage support and will be available next week," Google wrote.

Improved parental controls

Android 16 QPR2 introduces a 'Parental Controls' option in Settings, which means parents can control their children's devices from one place.This will allow parents to remotely set screen time limits, monitor app usage, and schedule when a child's device is locked.

If you want more details about Android 16 QPR2 update, you can visit Google's blog.

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