Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 reveals Face Active Illumination for Pixel

Code in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 reveals Google is working on a "Face Active Illumination" feature to improve face unlock in low light. It includes three brightness levels and toggles for dark environments, bedtime, Do Not Disturb, and driving. The feature likely relies on display brightness rather than IR, and its link to Project Toscana is unconfirmed.

• Feature spotted in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1, UI is empty and non-functional
• Three brightness levels offered via a slider
• Toggles for dark environments, bedtime, Do Not Disturb, and driving
• Likely uses screen brightness rather than IR illumination