Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location

Published: 23 hours ago (December 17, 2025 at 08:54 PM EST)

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Source: 9to5Google

Source: 9to5Google

New location-access dot in Android 16 QPR3

Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location.

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