Android Authority

First look at Android's slick new animations for its big expressive redesign

Google is adding expressive new animations to Android for interactions like dismissing notifications and toggling settings. Physics-based notification dismissals, shape-shifting Quick Setting tiles, ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds new animation for the power button long-press gesture

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 Gemini is Trading Static Screens for Colorful Animations in Upcoming Redesign

The post Google Gemini is Trading Static Screens for Colorful Animations in Upcoming Redesign appeared first on Android ...
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 tests new Gemini launch animation with vibration

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 ...
9to5google

I’m glad Android is getting better animations, but I’m tired of this nonsensical ‘test’

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 Gemini is planning a welcome visual upgrade for your chats

An animated background is in the works ...
Android Police

Android's version of Apple NameDrop makes another appearance

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...