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Performance isn’t exactly the best suit of the Google Pixel 10. Users bought it for the cameras or the AI smarts, not because the Tensor G5 performed better than the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Reports suggest the Pixel 10 is getting faster, and not because of hardware tweaks but from software changes.
According to Android Authority , the latest software updates, including the December Android 16 QPR2 release, are improving the Pixel 10 , making it more responsive in day-to-day activities. At launch, it was a phone that had promising hardware but faced criticism for GPU performance in comparison to Snapdragon-powered devices. Google is gradually upping its game with nothing but software optimization, as noted by some users on Reddit.
Android 16 QPR2 boosts performance and general system refinements
At first, the Android 16 QPR2 update only seems like a minor update that changes the appearance of the interface. From early tests , it can be seen that a Pixel 10 Pro XL with QPR2 gets about a 5% boost in both multi-core CPU and peak GPU scores.
While that’s interesting, the real surprise is in everyday use. PCMark Work 3.0 scores went up by nearly 20%, which suggests Google improved task scheduling in ways users will notice.
Even with these changes, Pixel 10 isn’t ideal for gaming, but it does feel smoother. The QPR2 doesn’t just improve performance. It also adds system upgrades like customizable launcher icon shapes, a better widget panel, improved HDR brightness control, and many fixes for battery, Bluetooth, camera, and display issues.
The December patch bundles packs over 30 security and bug fixes, and tightens up the software foundation the Pixel 10 runs on.This update is different from the Google update strategy we’re used to. Instead of waiting for yearly Android releases to boost performance, Google is now adding real improvements in quarterly updates. If the company keeps us this way, the Pixel line could hold up much better over time than the first-generation Tensor devices did.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
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The world’s first Android 16 e-reader is Viwood’s AiPaper Reader. The company is expanding the lineup. The AiPaper Reader C becomes colourful as it trades the crisp monochrome Carta panel for a colour E Ink display. It’s a fashionable shift, as more e-readers get colourful transformations throughout the market.
AiPaper Reader C, the colourful Android 16 e-reader
No doubt the touch of colour will make the Android 16 e-reader more attractive to those who regularly read comics, illustrated books, children’s titles, or PDFs with charts and diagrams. Colour E Ink still isn’t vibrant in the LCD sense but it adds context that grayscale can’t always capture. A colour E Ink panel also minimises sharpness, meaning that text and fine lines won’t appear as sharp as on the monochrome AiPaper Reader.
The 6.13-inch Reader C features the same 6.7mm thickness as the original and weighs just 138g. It also maintains the same core hardware as 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional 4G connectivity, and, of course, Android 16. The colour model is like the AiPaper Reader because it supports data-only SIM cards for 4G use, allowing users to sync books, download apps, or run AI tools without depending on Wi-Fi. The Reader C also retains the same built-in AI button for triggering on-page assistance.
The AiPaper Reader C isn’t a transparent upgrade, just like with most colour E Ink devices . Readers who want flexibility may welcome it. ViWoods’ quick follow-up has it that the company is eager to create a real presence in the e-reader world with the AiPaper Reader C.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
