Overview
- Apps using Android 16 Live Updates now show real-time progress on the always-on display, lock screen, status bar, and notifications, with the Glyph Bar mirroring activity and face-down alerts.
- The new Relaxation Hub adds Breathing Break widgets in Focus, Relax, and Calm modes, using tuned haptics to guide users’ breathing.
- Essential Apps gains a dedicated drawer that lists installed and frequently used apps and recommends Playground picks that can be added directly to the home screen.
- Lock screen options expand with the Phone (3a) Community Edition clock face and wake-up animation, a Depth Effect beta, and adjustable clock size and alignment.
- The Gallery’s AI Eraser processes entirely on-device for automatic or manual object removal, and the update launches first on the Phone (4a) and 4a Pro before rolling out to older models as the 4a goes on sale and the Pro nears availability.