Google is testing a revised media player layout for Android Auto that moves the Play/Pause button. The Play/Pause button now has a larger background area and swaps placement with the Previous button.

Night Mode, setting a custom wallpaper, shifting media controls, and more.

Google is testing a new design for the media output switcher in Android 16 Beta 4, updating a UI largely unchanged since its Android 11 debut. Notable changes include moving the “connect a device” ...

A curious change in Android 16 Beta 4 sees Google darken artwork in the media player on Pixel devices. There’s no change to the media player layout, but Android 16 Beta 4 sees the rectangular preview ...

Android’s ubiquitous but often overlooked media output switcher is getting its first major facelift since Android 11 in the latest beta release. The redesign brings both welcome improvements, like the ...

Alongside the debut of its new speakers, Sonos has updated its Android app to finally revive support for the system’s built-in media player and lockscreen controls, as well as volume controls using ...

A long-missing convenience returns ...

Google Maps has fixed a bug, restoring media playback controls for Android users. The controls, which briefly disappeared, are now returning via a server-side update. While a minor tweak requires ...