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TL;DR
- Android is getting a number of new animations as a part of its Materials 3 Expressive revamp.
- Google has began testing one of many upcoming animations within the newest Android 16 QPR1 beta launch.
- It seems as a black overlay that expands from the display screen borders if you long-press the ability button.
Along with refreshed UI components, Android’s new Materials 3 Expressive design language is about to introduce some slick new animations. We gave you an early take a look at these animations final month, and Google has now began testing the brand new energy button long-press animation within the newest Android 16 QPR1 beta launch.
Google rolled out Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 final week alongside the secure Android 16 replace for its Pixel units. Along with important adjustments, similar to a desktop mode, desktop windowing for tablets, customized keyboard shortcuts, and taskbar overflow, the replace introduces the brand new squeeze animation that seems if you long-press the ability button to summon the voice assistant.
As proven beforehand, it seems as a black overlay that expands inwards from the display screen borders and disappears simply earlier than the assistant overlay pops up. You’ll be able to see it in motion within the hooked up video (by way of A_Button117 on Discord). This new animation will doubtless attain customers with Android 16 QPR1, which is anticipated to reach shortly after Google unveils the brand new Pixel 10 lineup.
