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Android 16's dynamic battery indicator and subtle UI changes could brighten up your phone

In the latest Android 16 beta 3, the battery icon features a dynamic color scheme, changing to red when the battery is low and vibrant green when charging. The traditional five-segment Wi-Fi signal ...
Android Authority

Google takes a page from Apple's playbook with new Material 3 Expressive battery icon

Google is working on a ton of new UI changes in its big Android redesign. This is part of Google’s Material 3 Expressive initiative, focusing on more emotion-driven UX. The new battery icon appears ...
Digital Trends

Pixel 9 and 8a owners will get a handy new battery feature in Android 16

Google has hinted at a dedicated Battery Health menu since Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2, more than two years ago — and now the feature is finally available for select users on Android 16 Beta 3. That’s ...
9to5google

Android redesigns the battery notification for headphones, earbuds

Google has updated Android’s battery notification for headphones and earbuds to be a bit more glanceable. Appearing on initial Bluetooth connection or when the case is open, the old expanded “Devices” ...