Android is getting several new animations as part of its Material 3 Expressive revamp. Google has started testing one of the upcoming animations in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It appears ...

Google is trying out a speckly new look for Gemini on Android, with a colorful halftone pattern to its animations.

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 smooths out Pixel usability with polished UI tweaks, smarter defaults, and more blur effects.

Google is testing a new launch animation for the Gemini overlay with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. It also suggests the missing vibration is just a bug. With Beta 2, the “Press & hold power button” gesture ...

Google is updating Android 17’s Quick Settings in the latest beta release with a fun new animation that’s a little bit bouncy. Live in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3, pulling down the Quick Settings tray now ...

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Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in ...

Android 16, with its Material 3 redesign, set out to redefine the user experience with a modern and expressive interface. However, as you explore its features, several shortcomings become apparent.