TL;DRAndroid 17 QPR1 Beta 3 has a new media app switcher UI in notifications and on the lock screen.It replaces the old carousel-style layout with a new card layout.Apart from swiping, users can also tap cards to switch between media apps.Google released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 as something of a surprise announcement at I/O 2026, and it comes with a bunch of changes and new features. Among the many new features in Android 17 is a relatively small yet noteworthy change to the media controls.Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?