I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Google has added a new predictive back gesture animation for keyboards in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1. The new animation shows users that the back gesture will minimize the keyboard. It will only work in ...

YouTube for Android TV has added a new animation when accessing the menu sidebar with updated highlighted pills when navigating the streaming platform. It’s unclear just how widely this has rolled out ...

Animations are a part of basically any modern software, but there are only certain times when you actually notice them. On Android, one of the times it’s unfortunately common to notice animations is ...

Google is testing a new back-and-forward gesture animation in Chrome for Android. The feature uses “Back/Forward Cache” for smoother transitions when going back a page or forward. The feature is ...

As per the source, Pixel Launcher will offer a revamped animation for swiping up to get back to the home screen. As you can see in the video below, the new animation appears to be faster and more ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Leaker Ice Universe has shared a couple of screen recordings from an upcoming One UI 8 beta build, referred to as ZYES (for the ...

Ever wish your Android smartphone could look a bit more like your 12 year old computer when it boots up? Well your prayers have been answered. A member of the xda-developers forum has posted files ...

Google is breathing new life into Android with a wave of expressive animations aimed at making the interface feel more alive and tactile. From bouncy notification dismissals to shape-shifting Quick ...

Over time, even the latest Android smartphones can slow down due to accumulating data and limited storage. While a factory reset is a common fix, a more subtle approach involves disabling Android ...