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Google left months-old dark mode bug in Android 16, fix planned for next Pixel Drop
- Google released a new update, Android 16, for Pixel phones with security enhancements and new features.
- Updates include new contact features and improved button navigation.
- Not all features, like desktop windowing and Material 3 Expressive, are available yet.
- A bug introduced in the March Pixel update affecting the dark mode schedule remains unfixed in Android 16.
- The bug prevents the scheduling feature from properly toggling dark mode.
- Google confirms a fix is in development but will not be included in the upcoming stable release of Android 16.
- The fix is being tested in Android 16 QPR1, expected to be stable by September.
- Android 16 QPR1 beta also includes desktop windowing and the new Material theme.
- Google's new update schedule includes a major update in Q2 and a smaller one in Q4.
- Android 16 marks an earlier release compared to past versions.
- Despite the bug, Google is working on significant updates for the platform.
- The bug's persistence is unusual for Google across Android versions.
- Pixel users affected by the bug will have to wait for a future release for a fix.
- Monthly patches are expected until the stable release of Android 16 QPR1.
- The dark mode bug is expected to be resolved in a future release after initial testing.
- Google's focus on early Android 16 release may have left some features and fixes still in development.
- The bug presents an unusual situation for Google, known for prompt bug fixes in major updates.
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