Android 16 is making your folders a little more jiggly

Source: Android Authority

Joe Maring / Android Authority

TL;DR

• Android 16 QPR3 adds a new animation for folders.
• Folders now have a little bounce when closing them.

Google has released the March Pixel Drop, which brings a plethora of new features to Pixel devices. Along with those new features, we’re also getting Android 16 QPR3. As part of this update, you may notice something new about your folders.

On Android 16 QPR2, opening and closing a folder in the Pixel launcher is a fairly straightforward experience. A tap on a folder expands it to show the apps it contains. When you close the folder, that window shrinks back down to the size of the surrounding apps. There’s not much flair that comes with the act of opening and closing a folder.

New bouncy animation

In Android 16 QPR3, Google has added a new bouncy animation. When you close a folder in the Pixel launcher, the folder jiggles slightly before settling. This small touch adds a bit of personality to the Android experience.

In related news, Android 16 QPR3 also introduces separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz hotspot settings.