Srinagar, May 1 -- Android 16 is nearing its stable release, likely to be officially unveiled next month at Google I/O. While the developer previews and four betas so far have shown minimal front-facing changes on Pixel phones, the latest Beta 4 build hides several significant UI upgrades beneath the surface-suggesting Google might be preparing a fresh new look for its flagship OS.

These hidden changes, first unlocked by Android expert Mishaal Rahman, reveal a much more modern and polished interface. Among the standout elements is Google's growing embrace of blur effects-something long seen in OEM skins like One UI and OxygenOS but largely absent from Pixel UI until now. If enabled, users will see soft blur applied behind the Quick Setti...