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Google Introduces Material 3 Expressive and Android 16 Features

The new design language and functionality focus on personalization, real-time updates, and expanded AI integration across devices.

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Overview

  • Material 3 Expressive debuts with dynamic animations, customizable color themes, and enhanced typography for a more fluid and personalized Android experience.
  • Android 16 introduces Live Updates, allowing real-time progress tracking for apps like Uber Eats on the lock screen and notification shade.
  • Gemini AI expands beyond phones to Wear OS 6, Android Auto, Google TV, and mixed-reality devices, enhancing cross-platform integration.
  • Find My Device rebrands as Find Hub, adding location sharing, item tracking, and upcoming satellite connectivity for broader functionality.
  • New security features include scam detection for calls and messages, in-call banking protections, and stronger factory reset safeguards.