While I was looking through Android 16 Beta 3, I spotted signs that Google is working on a more “expressive” design for the Settings app. With a bit of effort, I managed to fully enable the ...

At the basis of all Android 16 QPR1 design shifts, the Settings app carries the most colorful change. The new app gets new icon colors throughout, adding a little bit of life to the options haven.

Android 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until September If you want to access the rest of your Quick Settings tiles, then you’d have to swipe down a second time.

Android 16 QPR1 launched during Google I/O 2025, and it brings some massive changes with Material 3 Expressive. The new design language completely redesigns Android 16’s lock screen ...

Google is preparing to revamp the Settings app in Android 15 to be more organized. In Beta 3, new code reveals how the top-level settings page will organize entries into visually distinct sections.

On May 13, 2025, Google announced ' Material 3 Expressive ,' a UX design for Android. This is a design standard that brings uniformity to the design of Android OS icons, toolbars, buttons, etc ...

For phones running Stock Android, you can use the Settings widget to add shortcuts for various settings. Long-Press on Home Screen: Long-press on any empty space on your home screen.

Home Screen Enhancements The home screen in Android 16 has undergone thoughtful redesigns to improve both its functionality and visual appeal. These updates include: Increased space for app icons ...

You may like Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16 Google teases a refresh for the Pixel's always-on display in Android ...