Pixel 10 finally gets its long-promised GPU driver upgrade, but the real test starts now
Summary
Google has begun rolling out a significant GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 series with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1. This update enhances support for Android 16 and Vulkan 1.4, promising improved performance in future stable builds.
Key Insights
What is Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1?
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is a beta version of a Quarterly Platform Release for Android 16, which includes a new GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 series to improve graphics performance.
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What improvements does the new GPU driver bring to the Pixel 10?
The updated GPU driver (v25.1 from Imagination Technologies) adds Android 16 compatibility, Vulkan 1.4 support, and performance enhancements, addressing the outdated v24.3 driver that caused poor benchmark scores at launch.