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April 18, 2025

Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives with AOD Theming, App Drawer Shortcut, and More

Google's Android 16 Beta 4 is being rolled out to Pixel 6 and newer devices, introducing enhancements aimed at improving user experience and security. Key updates include an enhanced Always on Display (AOD) feature with dynamic theming, the Themed icons toggle moving out of beta, a new Apps list shortcut in the Pixel launcher, and new options in the recent menu for Screenshot and Select. The Gesture Navigation page has been updated with a tutorial demo, and the Quick Settings Media Player artwork has been darkened. Some users have reported the removal of the Battery Health feature from the Battery Settings page, although it is still available on certain devices.

AppWizard

March 13, 2025

Android 16 Beta 3 offers a brand new way to close apps, just in case you can’t swipe

Android 16 Beta 3 introduces a new "close" app option that appears when users tap on an app icon in the recent menu. This feature allows users to close an app by selecting the option, similar to swiping it away, but does not provide a force-stop function. The update also includes other options like "Split screen" and "Pause app."