Pixel Launcher in Android 15: Smoother swipes, smarter widgets, and a more intuitive recents screen

Android 15 Developer Preview 2
Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Raise the flag, it’s time for Android 15 to hit stores! As with Google Pixel Launcher, the new design emphasizes smooth animations, smart widget preserves, and a user-friendly recent section.

Your home screen becomes accessible with just a flick back, thanks to animated sequences revived with new springy effects. Author: Prof. James. This technique highlights the parallax effect as a means of animation, thus, it adds a visual element to the transitions.

Creating the best folder widget has become an easy task. Pixel Launcher now offers a choice of widgets related to music, settings, especially diverter and temperature which are displayed according to types. On the go, community colleges have always been at the forefront in meeting the demands of residents, be it for essentials, social updates, or entertainment options, there is something for everyone. It’s also exciting that lookalike companies that may not be competitors to our app can be used as referral sources. I think there’s a sophisticated recommendation engine working behind the scenes.

Some interface changes are so simple to make that adding widgets now becomes a walk in the park! A variety of interactions are much easier with today’s touchscreens. Instead of carrying multiple physical tools, a touchscreen device gets things done faster by simply tapping and sliding. Pressing the “+Add” key will place your widget in an available area on your landscape.

The Coming screen, where you get access to the frequencies of your recently added apps, also gets a design revamp. It contains a collection of bottles and icons that display their names and dosage area. For this, shortcuts executed by buttons have now replaced the long hold on the app icon. Therefore, it is possible to gain access to app information, split-screen, and other operations that might have been missed while performing them as secondary options.

This technology is already in the Android 15 beta process, where it promises to be more user-friendly and therefore more enjoyable to use. Since Pixel Launcher has only launched on Google Pixel smartphones, these are specific changes that can’t be predicted as to whether they will make their way to other Android phones. However, one thing is for sure: those who are using their Pixel phones will probably be happy with the new Android 15 update.