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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update for Pixel Reportedly Brings New Launch Animation for Gemini Overlay

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Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 last week. One of the changes which did not make the headlines but is included in the update is a new launch animation for Gemini, its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. According to a report, the tech giant is testing this new animation for the Gemini overlay where the screen starts to shrink to make room for the overlay. It also includes fixed support for haptics along with Share screen with Live and Ask about screen options.

New Gemini Overlay in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2

9to5Google discovered the new launch animation in the Android 16 Beta QPR1 Beta 2 update. The Press & hold power button gesture is said to invoke the Gemini overlay along with a haptic feedback. While some users previously reported not being able to experience the vibration, the report mentions that it is just a bug.

Users who have this split A/B test report that the haptics have been fixed in the update. When the AI assistant is invoked, the screen reportedly starts to shrink, with the new overlay sliding up. Those running the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update will also reportedly see options such as Share Screen with Live and Ask about screen options, along with the usual Ask Gemini text field.

As per the report, it results in a visual effect which mimics the shrinking of the display borders. The feature is said to be part of a smaller rollout, with only a handful of Pixel devices having access to it at the moment.

In addition to this new launch animation for the Gemini overlay, the update also reportedly includes a redesign of the Pixel Launcher search bar. It is said to have shrunk in size and adds an AI Mode option next to it. Another feature in the latest Android 16 Beta is support for connected displays which improves the Android desktop windowing experience when a supported Android smartphone or tablet is connected to an external screen.

Other notable features include flexible window tiling, enhanced app compatibility treatments, and multi-instance management.

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