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Android 17 Beta 3 starts adding more blur to system UI [Gallery]

Android 16 introduced translucency to the notification shade and Quick Settings last year. As rumored, Android 17 Beta 3 continues that blur trend. The background of the widget picker switches from a ...
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3: System UI adds more blur to Pixel

After introducing with the Material 3 Expressive redesign last year, Google is adding more blur to the system UI with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3. Android 16 QPR1 added blur to Notifications and Quick ...
Android

Tired of Blur? Google’s Next Android Feature Is for You

Google is working on a new setting for Android that will let users easily disable the background blur effect. This change is a win for both accessibility, as it improves readability, and for battery ...
ExtremeTech

Android 17 Expected to Introduce Blur-Heavy UI Reminiscent of Apple’s Liquid Glass

The new interface could take inspiration from iOS 26's Liquid Glass design. Credit: ExtremeTech Rumor has it that Google plans to expand blur and translucency effects across Android 17's interface, ...
TechRepublic

Android 17 Leak Reveals Glassy Blur UI and New Screen Recorder

Fresh leaks from Telegram and X offer early glimpses of Android 17’s blur-heavy System UI, upgraded screen recording, app lock hints, and more. Android 17 is starting to come into view, with early ...
Analytics Insight

Samsung One UI 9: Expected Features, Eligible Phones & All You Need to Know

Samsung is set to roll out One UI 9, its biggest software update. This version is presently undergoing testing and is ...