Four ways Android 16 will change your phone

Android phones set to get much more customisable. LUKE BAKER reports

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Google has just announced its new design approach for Android, and it gives us some key insights into the changes we'll see when Android 16 arrives on our phones.

The new UX update is called Material 3 Expressive, and it builds upon the success of Google's Material You interface, which launched almost four years ago. Google says it's one of the biggest updates in years, and it’s designed to add features and functionality, while at the same time being more customisable, expressive and fluid. Of course, what Android 16 will actually end up looking like on your phone all depends on the manufacturer. If you use a Google Pixel phone, there's a good chance you'll see all of this in full effect. Other brands like to put their own spin on things, and the changes may not be as dramatic elsewhere.

With that said, let's take a look at some of the features to see what all the fuss is about.

1. FRESH, LIVELY ANIMATIONS