Android 16 QPR1 beta expected to paint the first strokes of Material 3 Expressive

Old vs new Quick Settings panel in Android

Old vs new Quick Settings panel design in Android
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
  • Android 16 QPR1 beta is expected to debut the new Material 3 Expressive design language.
  • The upcoming build is expected to include several new design changes, including the new Quick Settings panel, Clock customization, wallpaper effects, and more.

Google officially unveiled Android’s new design direction — Material 3 Expressive — during The Android Show yesterday. However, the company disappointed by confirming that the redesign won’t arrive with the stable Android 16 release next month.

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