Android 16 Redesign Revamps Recents Menu for Foldables

Explore Android 16's Recents menu redesign with grid view and drop-down multitasking—perfect for foldables like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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Android 16 Redesign Revamps Recents Menu for Foldables
Android 16 Redesign: What’s New in the Recents Menu for Foldable and Large-Screen Devices? Searching for what’s new in the Android 16 Recents menu redesign? The latest Android 16 QPR1 update introduces a visually streamlined, productivity-boosting overhaul of the Recents screen—particularly optimized for large-screen smartphones and foldable devices like the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With a new grid layout and intuitive drop-down options, multitasking on Android just got a whole lot smoother. If you're wondering how Android 16 improves usability on tablets and foldables, you're in the right place.                           Image : Google Android 15 offered a functional but somewhat cluttered Recents interface. While users could long-press or tap the app icon for extended options, the layout often felt uneven, especially on large screens. The design presented one dominant app preview with smaller previews squeezed alongside it, causing visual imbalance and less-than-ideal u…