by dbadmin | May 27, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung is gearing up to launch the One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16. The update could arrive any day now, with Samsung setting up official One UI 8 beta program pages and banners on its community forums and Members app for...
by dbadmin | May 25, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Google, Material 3 Expressive
Every big UI update has its fans and detractors and Material 3 Expressive is no exception. I’ve seen so many contrasting takes online about Android’s incoming design language refresh, with some loving the focus on aesthetics and others decrying the lack of practical...
by dbadmin | May 24, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Features, Google
I’ve been playing with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 since it released a few days ago, and so far, I have very few complaints. I love the Material 3 Expressive redesign, the updated quick settings are great, and I’m a big fan of the new look for notifications. But more than...
by dbadmin | May 23, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Material 3 Expressive, News
Material 3 Expressive is coming later this year to refresh Android’s look. Google’s already been previewing those changes through announcements at I/O 2025, as well as its Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. When Material 3 Expressive finally rolls out, existing apps using...
by dbadmin | May 23, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Features, Google
You’ve probably heard a lot about the Android 16 QPR1 Beta this week — and for good reason. This newest beta release is our first look at Android 16’s biggest user-facing changes, including the Material 3 Expressive redesign. I’ve been using the Android 16 QPR1 Beta...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Android 16, News
Google officially announced its new desktop mode for Android phones, bringing a PC-like experience to external displays. Built with Samsung on the DeX foundation, it offers enhanced desktop windowing and will be testable in an Android 16 quarterly beta. This mode...
