Android 16, set for a June 2025 release, is getting a major visual overhaul, per leaked screenshots from Android Authority. From shapeshifting app icons to a revamped status bar and quick settings, Google is working on a fresh look for its Pixel devices, with more to be revealed at Google I/O on May 20-21.
These design tweaks are currently disabled by default
Google kicked off Android 16’s first public beta in January, focusing on technical groundwork without flashy visuals. But Android Authority dug into the fourth beta, activating hidden design tweaks that hint at a bold refresh. These changes, spotted on the Pixel 9 Pro, might be Pixel-exclusive or could inspire other Android smartphone makers.
Standout features include customizable app icon shapes—rectangular, round, or three others—giving home screens a personalized vibe.
The ‘Settings’ app gets colorful icons, clearer section dividers, and sleek sliders, while the volume slider and lock screen’s time/date layout see modern tweaks, with a blurred wallpaper effect during passcode entry. Quick settings keep their layout but sport a sharper, updated look, and menu bar icons are getting a facelift.
With Google I/O just weeks away, these leaks, possibly tied to the Pixel 10 series launch, suggest Android 16 will bring more polish than Android 15’s incremental jump. Not all changes may stick—Google could just be experimenting with the beta build—but the redesign aligns with Material You’s evolution, emphasizing customization and vibrancy. Will these features elevate the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3-inch display or inspire One UI 8? As June nears, expect Google to drop more hints, making Android 16 a visual treat for Android users.
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