Although Android 15 isn’t fully available yet, we already have some idea of what to expect from Android 16, with two possible features just leaked.
First, there is the priority mode. This is what Android Authority discovered in the latest Android 15 QPR 1 (Quarterly Platform Release 1) beta. This is essentially an update to the existing Do Not Disturb mode, with the addition of the ability to create multiple custom preferred modes, each with its own name, settings, and icon.
You can configure when notifications are triggered, such as at bedtime or during calendar events, and what notifications (if any) are allowed when they are active. You can also disable always-on display in priority mode, make the screen black and white, and darken the wallpaper.
Each priority mode has over 40 icons to choose from, and the feature can be accessed from both the quick settings panel and the main settings menu.
However, while Android Authority had access to this in the Android 15 beta, it’s unclear when it will actually be released, and although it may roll out during Android 15’s QPR, He claims that he considers it to be high. As part of Android 16, this is probably a very important feature.
In any case, the same site also discovered the ability to put any app into a bubble in this latest Android 15 QPR 1 beta.
Put any app into a bubble
On Android, conversations from messaging apps can be placed inside floating bubbles. This bubble appears on top of other apps you use. This allows you to easily tap the bubble to start a conversation and minimize it when you want. Other things about mobile phones. However, app developers can opt out of this, and it only works for messaging apps anyway, but with Android 16 it might work for all apps.
Android Authority has discovered a way to add a “bubble” option when you long-press an app icon on your home screen. Tap this bubble to launch the app. You guessed it. – Bubble. This feature also doesn’t appear to be something app developers can opt out of.
So, essentially, this will give you a new way to multitask on Android, but it will reportedly require some tinkering from Android Authority to activate the feature. As such, this feature was not fully implemented in this Android 15 beta.
Like Priority Mode, it’s unclear if or when this feature will actually launch, but the site speculates that it will likely appear as part of Android 16 since it’s a major update. I am.
