Android System Intelligence app now sporting a revamped look in Material 3 design, as per Google's update.
In a significant move, Google has unveiled an updated version of the Android System Intelligence background service app as part of the Android 16 QPR1 beta. This latest redesign, in line with Google's broader Material 3 Expressive UI refresh, brings a host of improvements to key features powered by the app, such as Now Playing, At a Glance, Live Translate, Apps in Search, and Live Captions [1][3].
Key changes in the updated settings include more rounded UI elements, larger, more prominent buttons, visually distinct cards for settings options, new, colorful icons, and a change in toggle switch behaviour. Some toggles now display a check mark when enabled and an 'X' when disabled, although this toggle style is not consistent across all pages [1].
The Now Playing settings, for instance, now feature a significantly larger magnifying glass icon symbolizing the song identification feature, with options like Enhance Now Playing, Now Playing history, and Default music player appearing within distinct containers for better separation [1][3]. The At a Glance settings page now includes a new feature description [1].
Other visual updates include revamped graphics on pages such as Now Playing and Live Captions. Bolder page headers and more expressive visuals overall enhance the user experience and align with the newer Material You design principles [1].
It is important to note that these changes are exclusive to devices running the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta. Users of other devices will need to wait for the stable OS release to access these new features [1]. Currently, the changes to the Android System Intelligence app are only available on Pixel devices running the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta [1].
Additionally, Google has renamed the "Show Word Duration Increase Effect" option to "Lengthen Words" in the Android System Intelligence background service app [1]. The updates to the settings also align with the "Settings" app in the Android 16 QPR1 beta, featuring Material 3 Expressive styling [1].
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[1] - Source: Android Police [2] - Source: The Verge [3] - Source: 9to5Google [4] - Source: Men's Health [5] - Source: Science Daily
Science and technology are integrated in the new Android System Intelligence background service app. Key features such as Now Playing and Live Translate are improved, and the app's settings now follow the Material 3 Expressive UI refresh, featuring visual updates like larger icons and distinctive cards for settings options [1][3].
