Don’t panic: Google is still working on splitting Quick Settings, but it’ll be optional

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new, optional split design for Android’s Quick Settings and notifications panels, separating them into distinct pages. This “separate” view will require swiping from the top right for Quick Settings and top left for notifications, contrasting with the current “combined” view. While the feature’s release is uncertain, it’s actively being developed and might appear in a future Android 16 quarterly update. Google is set to roll out a major overhaul to Android’s user interface this year, introducing the company’s new Material 3 Expressive design to the OS. As part of this redesign, Google is revamping Android’s Quick Settings panel to add Material 3 Expressive flair and deliver several functional improvements. The company showcased these Quick Settings changes earlier this month, even inviting users to test them in the Android beta program. However, Google didn’t reveal that its work on the Quick Settings panel isn’t finis ... Read full article.