Android Authority

Satisfied with Gemini's recently rolled out animation? Too bad, Google is testing a new one

Google recently rolled out a makeover for Gemini, and it is already testing another new animation for the Gemini overlay. This new animation covers all four edges of the screen and uses gradient-style ...
Android Authority

Google Messages could soon get a touch of pizzazz with new animation (APK teardown)

Google Messages has added a new animation for sending and receiving messages, which is subtle yet fancier than the previous one. New app animations are perceived as a sign of app maturity, indicating ...
Android Police

Google Messages might get a dash of visual flair with this new chat animation

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
9to5google

Google Search AI Overviews testing new Gemini animation

Google is testing a new Gemini-aligned loading animation for AI Overviews in Search that is flashier and bolder than the current approach. When loading, AI Overviews first say “Searching…” before ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 tests new Gemini launch animation with vibration

Google is testing a new launch animation for the Gemini overlay with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. It also suggests the missing vibration is just a bug. With Beta 2, the “Press & hold power button” gesture ...