predictive back gesture Archives

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May 29, 2025

One UI 8 finally expands support for an Android 15 feature sorely missed on One UI 7

The latest beta version of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series introduces support for Android 15’s predictive back gesture in various Samsung applications, including Clock, Calculator, Weather, Settings, Voice Recorder, and Contacts, which was not available in One UI 7. However, it remains unavailable in some apps like Calendar and Reminders. The update also improves access to the predictive back animations toggle in the Developer Options menu. Users must disable the One Hand Operation+ Good Lock module and enable gesture navigation to use the expanded predictive back gesture. Google plans to extend predictive back support to three-button navigation in Android 16.

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October 16, 2024

Android 16: Eligible devices, release date, and new features

Android 15 has officially transitioned to a stable release and is being rolled out to eligible Pixel devices. Not all features from the beta testing phase have made it to the stable version, with some features like the predictive back gesture being implemented only now. Android 16 is expected to debut in preview builds by the end of February 2025 and will reach a broader range of devices than previous versions, with many brands committing to at least three Android OS updates for budget and mid-range smartphones. The Pixel 7 series will receive Android 16, while older models will continue to receive feature updates and security patches. Google has promised seven years of software updates for devices like the mid-range Pixel 8a. Android 16's internal codename is Baklava. New features in Android 16 include notification cooldown to reduce notification volume from the same app, a native desktop mode, the ability to limit battery charging to 80%, and enhanced audio sharing capabilities for casting music to multiple Bluetooth devices. Google is expected to launch a developer preview in the first quarter of the year, with public beta builds around May and a stable release anticipated in the fourth quarter.

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August 23, 2024

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 brings predictive back to keyboard apps

The first stable build of Android 15 is anticipated among users of the Pixel 9 series and other eligible Pixel devices, with Google offering the Android 15 QPR1 Beta that includes new features. A notable feature in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta is the predictive back gesture, which now provides a preview of the app or section users will return to after executing the back gesture. This feature, initially introduced in Android 14, is being integrated into keyboards, causing them to fade away when the back gesture is performed. Several applications, including Gmail, support this feature, enhancing navigation. Additionally, Android 15 QPR1 is expected to introduce new animations for Quick Settings tiles and reboot processes.