Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just picked up a new animation

Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just gained a new animated interface. The contact exchange still is not functional, which suggests the feature remains early in development despite the polished ...
Android Authority

Chrome for Android could adopt this smoother animation from iOS

Google is testing a new back-and-forward gesture animation in Chrome for Android. The feature uses “Back/Forward Cache” for smoother transitions when going back a page or forward. The feature is ...
9to5google

I’m glad Android is getting better animations, but I’m tired of this nonsensical ‘test’

Animations are a part of basically any modern software, but there are only certain times when you actually notice them. On Android, one of the times it’s unfortunately common to notice animations is ...
Geeky Gadgets

iOS 26 vs. Android 16: A Deep Dive into the Next Generation of Mobile OS

The design philosophies of iOS 26 and Android 16 underscore their distinct approaches to creating user-friendly interfaces. iOS 26: Apple introduces a “liquid glass” aesthetic, blending polished, ...
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Android vs. iOS: Which Phone OS Is Actually the Better Pick?

Your phone choice is similar to the PC options available between the macOS and Windows operating systems. Like the Mac, Apple's ecosystem has just one hardware vendor, albeit a top-tier one. Like ...
TMCnet

iScreen Widget Adds Customizable Snow Globe Widget in Christmas-Themed Update for iOS 26 and Android

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iScreen, a mobile customization application for iOS and Android devices, announced the release of a Christmas-themed update featuring new interactive widgets, ...
Android Authority

Google Chrome is testing iOS-like page transitions on Android, and you can try it out now

Google Chrome is testing a predictive back feature that previews the previous page, preventing users from accidentally navigating away. Leveraging Android’s built-in functionality, the preview shows ...
Android Police

Android 16 Beta 1 brings Google's predictive back animation to button navigation

Android 16 Beta 1 has a predictive back animation for three-button navigation. Pressing and holding the back button will show a preview of the previous app or screen. You can slide your finger off of ...
Geeky Gadgets

Has Innovation Died? Android 16 vs. iOS 18 vs. One UI 7 (The Truth About Convergence).

Mobile operating systems have undergone remarkable transformations, with Android 16, iOS 18, and One UI 7 showcasing a blend of shared features and distinct innovations. While these platforms are ...
Android Police

Despite finding capable alternatives, these 6 iOS apps remain unmatched on Android

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...

iOS 26 bug causes photos to turn red when shared from an Android device

A widespread iOS 26 flaw is causing photos shared from Android phones to display with a bizarre red tint when viewed on an ...