The Android 16 QPR2 update is set to make Android smarter than ever. Until now, Google Assistant has features that could handle simple commands like setting a timer, checking the weather, or even holding on the phone for you during long wait times. The new update takes things to the next level with agentic AI.
With this feature, apps can share their key functions directly with the assistant. That means you could ask your phone to “order me a pepperoni pizza” or “book a ride to the airport,” and the AI would complete the task without you ever opening the app. It’s a shift from reactive help to proactive action, where your phone acts as a real agent working on your behalf.
Google is adding guardrails too. A new control panel lets you decide which apps get this power, so you can enjoy agentic AI without losing control over privacy.
The update also simplifies parental controls. Right now, families have to use Google’s shared family group system to manage a child’s device. Android 16 QPR2 introduces “local supervision,” letting parents set screen time, content filters, and app limits with just a PIN. It’s easier, private, and designed for blended households.
Together, these changes mark a clear evolution. Google wants Android to be both smarter and more practical, an assistant that does more than listen, and tools that help families manage devices without hassle.
