2025 has been pretty phenomenal for Android. Google’s Android 16 update is one of the biggest we’ve seen in years, and although some of the most significant changes weren’t available until Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2, the final product is still an excellent piece of software.
But therein lies an issue with today’s Android updates. If you ask me in a few years what the differences are between Android 16, Android 16 QPR1, and Android 16 QPR2, I’m not certain if I’d be able to tell you. But ask me to describe Android Gingerbread and Android Lollipop, and I’ll talk your ear off.