Android 16 could follow One UI 7 for separate Quick and Notification panels

Android 15 is yet to debut and we are hearing about the next big update. One UI 7 could be inspiring Google to bring separate Quick Settings and Notification Panel in Android 16. The surprising development comes when One UI 7 Beta is awaited.

QPR1 Beta of Android 15 contains changes in the two most useful UI components. AndroidAuthority’s Mishaal managed to access the tentative Quick Settings and Notification Panel of the Android 16 update.

Android 16 could bring a significantly revamped Quick Settings and Notification Panel. The new design for both panels doesn’t take up the entire screen. Versions till Android 15 occupy the entire screen portion when the panel expands.

A single swipe activates the Notification Panel, which takes a quarter of the screen portion. It’s the same approach other Android skins have been following for years. With time, there will be notable refinements across the user interface changes.

At present, accessing the Quick Settings panel is controversial. It activates by swiping down with two fingers, killing the single-handed accessibility. However, Google could improve as time passes for a better Pixel experience.

The large tiles of the Quick panel could also get significant UI tweaks. The primary components could remain in a tile shape, but UI enhancement is a welcome change. There will be additional toggles in 4×2 and 4×4 to offer easier access.

With the Android 15, Google debuted a revamped volume control center. It’s a pretty major user interface overhaul, which could be further refined next year. As the Pixel market is growing, Google is speeding up innovating its Android ecosystem.

Samsung hasn’t yet released the One UI 7 Beta for Galaxy devices. There are rumors that the new firmware introduces separated Notifications and Quick panels. While Galaxy’s Android version adopts this change with v15, Pixel could get it next year.