Google is reportedly introducing physics-based animations for dismissing notifications in the new update.
Android 16 to Launch on June 3, 2025, Following Final Beta Release in April
🔹 UI and Design Overhaul
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Android 16 introduces a comprehensive redesign of the interface.
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Quick Settings and notification shade now feature background blur for a modern look.
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Status bar icons (Wi-Fi, mobile data, airplane mode, battery) are redesigned, bolder, and more segmented.
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Battery icon now changes color: green while charging, red when low.
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Clock font is larger and bolder.
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Settings app redesigned using Material 3 Expressive design language.
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Support for custom icon shapes in Pixel Launcher expected.
🔹 Animations and Interactions
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Physics-based animations for notification dismissals.
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New animations for Quick Settings toggles, swiping tasks, and power button long-press.
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Volume slider now includes a waveform icon when audio is playing.
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Tapping the clock will now trigger a subtle animation.
🔹 Quick Settings Enhancements
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Resizable tiles and one-click toggles for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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Redesigned tile editor with easier management.
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New brightness slider and expandable tiles with arrow indicators.
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Layout changes maintain a familiar structure while improving usability.
🔹 System-Wide Visual Tweaks
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Blur effects added to:
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Pixel Launcher’s app drawer
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Recents menu (multitasking view)
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PIN entry screen
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Lock screen
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Lock screen layout updated: cleaner date, weather, and contextual info placement.
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Introduction of a compact notification shelf.
🔹 Release and Availability
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All features found in Android 16 Beta 4, but currently inactive.
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Official rollout may occur in June or a future quarterly platform update.
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More details expected at the Android Show before Google I/O in May.
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