6 big features missing on Android 16

by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Material 3 Expressive

Google’s big Android 16 update has arrived a tad early in the year — and that’s good news as we get to play with new software a little ahead of schedule. It also means that the upcoming Pixel flagships will likely ship with the latest Android update out of the box,...

Here’s an early look at the Material 3 Expressive changes headed to the Google app (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Jun 11, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Material 3 Expressive, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Google app on Android could soon receive some subtle design tweaks. We’ve spotted upcoming tweaks for the status bar, search progress bar, and the tab bar at the bottom in the latest beta release. The app could also receive...

This small quick settings tweak is low-key my most anticipated Android 16 improvement

by dbadmin | Jun 11, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Google, Material 3 Expressive

Android 16 is shaping up to be the biggest visual update to Google’s mobile operating system since the introduction of Material You with Android 12. That release was all about making the experience feel more personal to each user, with dynamic theming that could...

Here’s a better look at Gmail’s Material 3 Expressive makeover, rolling out to some users

by dbadmin | Jun 2, 2025 | Gmail, Google, Material 3 Expressive, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has begun rolling out Gmail’s Material 3 Expressive redesign via a server-side switch to some users. Design updates include more color usage, rounded cards, minor changes to the Compose button, and a new swipe...

First look: Google’s Phone app is getting a tasty Android 16 redesign (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 30, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Phone app, Material 3 Expressive, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority An Android Authority teardown has revealed Material 3 Expressive design tweaks coming to Google’s Phone app. The visual tweaks currently apply to the incoming call and in-call menus. This comes after we discovered visual...

Here’s a closer look at Google’s Material 3 Expressive interface upgrades for Meet (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, google meet, Material 3 Expressive, News

Material 3 Expressive is updating the look and feel of Google apps across Android, and is set to arrive later this year. Last week at I/O, Google offered devs a quick peek at how Meet is evolving for Material 3 Expressive. We’ve now managed to get a hands-on look at...