A new GPU driver update has been introduced for the Pixel 10 series as part of the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1. This update brings the driver version to 25.1, which was initially launched in August but did not make it into the first software release.
Google had confirmed earlier in October that an update for the Tensor G5’s PowerVR GPU was forthcoming, but without specifying a release date. The update is currently in beta, leading to uncertainty about its widespread impact on performance across the Pixel 10 models.
Some users have reported minor performance enhancements, particularly related to picture-in-picture functionality. However, the overall effects of this driver update might take time to evaluate fully, especially since it coincides with a broader system update.
For users interested in tracking the new driver version, applications like “Device Info HW” can display it under the SoC section. Observers will need to monitor further developments to ascertain the update's long-term effects.