Android 16 will force apps to use transparent status and navigation bars

Android 15 introduced a soft requirement for apps to use edge-to-edge display, but allowed developers to opt out. Android 16 removes this opt-out, mandating full-screen display for apps targeting the ...
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New Android 16 Beta Hints at a Customizable Navigation Bar

A new feature in the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 may let Pixel users flip their navigation bar to a layout similar to Samsung phones. This change, which would allow users to place the back button on the ...
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Google could fix one of the most annoying things about switching from a Galaxy to a Pixel phone

Google is working on a native option for stock Android to flip the three-button navigation bar, a feature long requested by users switching from Samsung devices. This addresses a major pain point, as ...
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Android 16 QPR2 may let you flip your Pixel's navigation bar like on Samsung phones (Update: Demo)

Google is adding a long-awaited option to Pixel phones that lets users reverse the order of the three-button navigation bar. This feature allows users to switch to the “Recents, Home, Back” layout, ...