Google Last week released Android 16 QPR1 beta 2. One of the changes that did not make headlines, but are included in the update, it is a new launch animation for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot, Gemini. According to a report, the tech giant is testing this new animation for Mithun overlay where the screen begins to shrink to make space for overlay. It also includes definite support for Haptics with a share screen with live and ask about screen options.
New Gemini overlay in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2
9to5google discovered New launch animation in Android 16 Beta QPR1 Beta 2 update. Press and hold the power button The gesture is said to be invited to Gemini overlay with a hiptic reaction. While some users had previously reported not being able to experience vibrations, the report mentions that it is just a bug.
Users who have a divided A/B test report that Haptics is fixed in the update. When the AI assistant is invited, the screen allegedly shrinks, in which the new overlay slipped. Those running Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 updates will also see alternatives such as share screens with share screen and ask about screen options, as well as with the Gemini text field in general.
According to the report, it produces a visual effect that mimic the shrinking of the performance limitations. This feature is called part of a small rollout, in which only a handful of pixel devices have access to it at this time.
In addition to this new launch animation for Mithun overlay, update also Allegedly involved A new form of Pixel Launcher Search Bar. It is said to have shrunk into size and adds AI mode options next to it. The latest Android 16 beta is another feature Support for connected display Which improves Android desktop windowing experience when a supported Android smartphone or tablet is connected to the external screen.
Other notable features include flexible window tiling, enhanced app compatibility treatment and multi-instance management.