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

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Old vs new Quick Settings panel design in Android TL;DR 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. While the broader rollout of Material 3 Expressive won’t happen until later this year, you might not have to wait too long to try out the refreshed design. According to Mystic Leaks on Telegram, Material 3 Expressive will debut in the Android 16 QPR1 beta. “As spotted in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, the new expressive design is showing up system-wide,” the channel reported. What do you think of Google's Material ... Read full article.