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Richard Priday

Android 16's making Quick Settings easier to access — after first making it more difficult

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A big possible change to Android 16's notifications and quick settings may see a welcome adjustment according to new beta findings by Mishaal Rahman and Android Authority.

The Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 3 still features the new split notification/quick settings shade that previous findings had confirmed, moving away from the unified screen that Android's used for some time. However, in order to access the quick settings users had to swipe down with two fingers rather than one, a key navigational change that could make this new interface feel a lot more awkward.

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