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 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 breathing new life into Android with a wave of expressive animations aimed at making the interface feel more alive and tactile. From bouncy notification dismissals to shape-shifting Quick ...

Android 16 Beta 1 has a predictive back animation for three-button navigation. Pressing and holding the back button will show a preview of the previous app or screen. You can slide your finger off of ...

Animations are a part of basically any modern software, but there are only certain times when you actually notice them. On Android, one of the times it’s unfortunately common to notice animations is ...

Google’s currently working on a number of visual changes to how you interact with the Gemini overlay. In addition to updating the coloring and shape of the overlay, we’ve identified a new animation it ...

The One UI 7 beta program started a week ago for Galaxy S24 series owners. Testers have been enjoying the new features that Samsung has been working on. They have also been experiencing the revamped ...

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Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Leaker Ice Universe has shared a couple of screen recordings from an upcoming One UI 8 beta build, referred to as ZYES (for the ...