Google Brings Android 16 Beta Update With New Material Design: How To Install, Which Phones Supported
Android 16 Material Expressive design is now rolling out with the new beta update for select devices. Android 16 was part of the Android Show earlier this month, where we got a closer look at the new Expressive UI which is the evolved version of the Material design language.
The new update is available if you have been part of the Android 16 beta program from day one, and the design upgrades are finally coming to the eligible devices through official channels.
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