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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not all apps are created equal, but one stands out as a shining star in a world of subpar experiences on Android.

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 ...

Samsung's Lock Star 8.5 2026 update for One UI 8.5 adds lock screen customization with AOD brightness control, widget integration, and 7 fully customizable unlock animations including warp, mosaic, ...

It's also replaced the globe animation with a larger "Search a song" button that can detect any tune you play, sing, or hum.