Google reportedly working on major design change for Android 16

Android 16

Android 16 is just a few weeks away, with the final version of this new operating system expected to be released in June. It hit platform stability with the release of Android 16 Beta 3 back in March, followed by another beta update, which came with some polishing touches and bug fixes. However, a new leak has now tipped that Android 16 will introduce a major visual overhaul, with elements of a major redesign visible in the fourth beta of Android 16.

As per leaked screenshots from Android Authority via Mishaal Rahmaan, who has managed to activate many hidden design changes found in the fourth Android 16 beta version, Google is set to move the ‘At a Glance’ widget from the top-left to a position below the clock on the lockscreen. Further, a compact notification view will also be available, replacing full-width alerts with new icons through another tap.

Other standout features include customizable app icon shapes, with rectangular, round, or three other customization options, giving the home screen a personalised vibe. Moreover, the notification panel may adopt a blurred/transparent approach instead of a basic black background when the panel is pulled down completely.

Other key changes with the Android 16 update could be included in the volume settings, where the bar is no longer pill-shaped with rounded corners and instead has a long rectangular bar with soft corners. Google may also alter the font of the clock while moving the date and temperature beneath it, with the date and temperature information visible on the right side. We can expect more details around this redesign at The Android Show: I/O Edition on May 13, where Android 16 will be officially revealed.