In exciting news for Xiaomi and Android enthusiasts alike, Google recently published Android 16 Beta 3, which features a completely redesigned settings menu with parts that appear to be based on Xiaomi's upcoming HyperOS 2 interface. Because of the company's simple UI design philosophy, many Xiaomi customers will be accustomed to the new, contemporary look of the user experience that this makeover brings.

The makeover represents an even more significant turn toward information efficiency and visual minimalism, principles that have long served as the cornerstone of Xiaomi's user experience strategy and show the continuously expanding impact of Xiaomi's design language throughout the Android ecosystem.

The Most Significant Design Modifications in Android 16 Beta 3

Numerous significant changes have been made to the settings menu, making it both more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. Four significant UI changes are mentioned by Android Authority, the original source of the news:

  • For the new visual language, Material Design 3 switch controls use the "X" and "√" symbols.
  • Separate card arrangement that makes each setting simpler to read by placing it on a separate card
  • Subpage indicator carets that make it obvious which settings offer more choices
  • The top bar's default placement promotes information hierarchy and display effectiveness.

By making the navigation easier to use and enabling the viewing of more content with fewer scrolls, these elements lessen the need for excessive interaction.

Why is the HyperOS 2 settings menu being added to Android 16 by Google?

It's because

  • The light mode allows elements to be visually separated more clearly.
  • A card-based style allows for a more efficient arrangement of information.
  • The use of dark mode improves readability and contrast.
  • Clearer navigation is made possible by indicator arrows across the interface.

It happens to be the developer options page that gains the most from these improvements, providing a great deal more information with less input needed.

Timeline for the Release of the New Design

Although these new capabilities have been included in Android 16 Beta 3, they won't be accessible when the final version of Android 16 is first released, according to sources. It is more likely that the new settings menu will be included in the upcoming quarter's Google 16 upgrade or perhaps with the introduction of Android 17.

Future toggles between HyperOS and standard Android should be more seamless for Xiaomi consumers as a result of this blending of the design languages, further improving the overall experience across various device platforms.