Here’s all the pieces new in Android 16 Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]

The second developer preview of Android 16 is on the market at the moment, and we’re taking a look at DP2 to seek out what new options have been launched. So far, this isn’t an enormous launch.

Over the approaching hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 Developer Preview 2’s new options and each single change. (The latest updates might be on the prime of this checklist. Be certain to examine again typically and inform us what you discover within the feedback beneath.) Android 16 DP1 screenshots seem on the left and Android 16 DP2 on the best.

If you wish to rapidly set up the Android 16 Developer Preview 2 in your appropriate Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Be certain to take a look at our step-by-step information.

For reference, right here’s all the pieces new in Android 16 Developer Preview 1.

Updating…

Note-taking chat head + lockscreen shortcut

• This has been in-development for fairly awhile. It may need appeared for some customers already, however we’re seeing it once more after flashing DP2 at the moment.

Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock

• Settings > Security & privateness > Device unlock > Face & Fingerprint Unlock > Fingerprint Unlock

Bluetooth battery ring

Removed: ‘Experimental mode’ show coloration

Fix for slim Settings toggles

Resolved points

• Fixed a problem that typically triggered the display screen brightness on a tool to be set to 0% when the gadget was woken up. (Issue #379979158)
• Fixed a problem that triggered the Terminal app to show a “No native belongings” error when launched. (Issue #380010668)

Known points

• Simulated contact occasions fail whereas utilizing ADB or accessibility companies.
• Tapping an ongoing media notification typically fails to launch the corresponding app.
• On some gadgets, the digital camera display screen typically flashes if the zoom degree is adjusted whereas recording video.