Google launched Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 final week. One of many modifications which didn’t make the headlines however is included within the replace is a brand new launch animation for Gemini, its synthetic intelligence (AI) chatbot. Based on a report, the tech large is testing this new animation for the Gemini overlay the place the display begins to shrink to make room for the overlay. It additionally consists of fastened assist for haptics together with Share display with Dwell and Ask about display choices.

New Gemini Overlay in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2

9to5Google discovered the brand new launch animation within the Android 16 Beta QPR1 Beta 2 replace. The Press & maintain energy button gesture is alleged to invoke the Gemini overlay together with a haptic suggestions. Whereas some customers beforehand reported not having the ability to expertise the vibration, the report mentions that it’s only a bug.

Customers who’ve this break up A/B check report that the haptics have been fastened within the replace. When the AI assistant is invoked, the display reportedly begins to shrink, with the brand new overlay sliding up. These operating the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 replace will even reportedly see choices similar to Share Display with Dwell and Ask about display choices, together with the same old Ask Gemini textual content subject.

As per the report, it leads to a visible impact which mimics the shrinking of the show borders. The function is alleged to be a part of a smaller rollout, with solely a handful of Pixel units accessing it in the mean time.

Along with this new launch animation for the Gemini overlay, the replace additionally reportedly includes a redesign of the Pixel Launcher search bar. It’s stated to have shrunk in dimension and provides an AI Mode possibility subsequent to it. One other function within the newest Android 16 Beta is support for connected displays which improves the Android desktop windowing expertise when a supported Android smartphone or pill is related to an exterior display.

Different notable options embrace versatile window tiling, enhanced app compatibility remedies, and multi-instance administration.