Android 16 Beta 1 has a secret. The three-button navigation option now works with Google's predictive back animation to let users see a preview of the action they are about to perform.

The new animation is faster, springier, and better highlights the wallpaper zoom effect. Here’s a screen recording that compares the swipe-to-home animation in Android 14 versus Android 15 Beta 1.

Gemini is working on showing up in style, as Google plays around with some new animations for the AI overlay.