Android 16 will force apps to use transparent status and navigation bars

Android 15 introduced a soft requirement for apps to use edge-to-edge display, but allowed developers to opt out. Android 16 removes this opt-out, mandating full-screen display for apps targeting the ...
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YouTube bug breaks navigation bar on Android, Google investigating

Google is looking into a new bug in the YouTube app that hides a critical element of the app’s UI. The bug hides YouTube’s navigation bar, leaving users with no way to access certain pages. YouTube is ...
Android Authority

Google could fix one of the most annoying things about switching from a Galaxy to a Pixel phone

Google is working on a native option for stock Android to flip the three-button navigation bar, a feature long requested by users switching from Samsung devices. This addresses a major pain point, as ...
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New Android 16 Beta Hints at a Customizable Navigation Bar

A new feature in the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 may let Pixel users flip their navigation bar to a layout similar to Samsung phones. This change, which would allow users to place the back button on the ...