Android 16 Beta 1 has a secret. The three-button navigation option now works with Google's predictive back animation to let users see a preview of the action they are about to perform.

One notable new bit is general availability of Compose Animation Preview, which lets Jetpack Compose developers inspect and debug their animations.

Google is quietly refining the Android experience with visual polish and enhanced AI integration ahead of Android 16’s public release.

Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 starts testing the new animation for the power button long-press gesture we first spotted last month.