#new Android Quick Settings

A new beta—likely the first Android 16 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release 1)—is expected to arrive before the end of May, offering early access to Google’s bold “Material 3 Expressive” redesign. Announced during the latest Android Show, this new design language marks one of the most significant visual overhauls to Android in recent years. Think more vibrant blur effects, a revamped lock screen, redesigned Quick Settings, sleeker volume sliders, new icon shapes, and updated status bar indicators—all crafted to give the system a more modern and animated look. While the current Android 16 betas only show limited elements of this redesign, the upcoming beta promises a fuller expression of Google’s new visual direction. This cohesive rollout could reshape how Android feels across the board—from system settings to everyday apps like Gmail, Maps, and Google Photos. Google is finally opening up its AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to more Android devices. Eric Kay, Google's VP of Engineering, announced that Quick Share will receive AirDrop support and become available on more Android smartphones later this year. Google has just announced a new version of Android 12 that is catered to larger screen sizes called, Android 12L. Read more in our articles including "Google Teases Major Android Redesign Before Android 16 Launches Next Month" and "Quick Share–AirDrop compatibility is coming on Android phones soon".