Android 16 QPR2: Top Features, Compatibility, Security Patch and What It Means for Price-Conscious Buyers
Historically Android’s major releases shipped yearly; with Android 16 Google has leaned into more frequent minor releases (QPRs) that bundle focused improvements and security patches. QPR2 is notable because Google declared platform stability for its beta stream, signaling that the API surface for apps is locked — meaning developers can finalize compatibility work with confidence.