Android 16’s new multitasking looks cool, but OnePlus still has it beat

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May 4, 2025 - 10:07

Android 16’s new multitasking looks cool, but OnePlus still has it beat

The more we learn about Android 16, the more and more excited I get about Google’s upcoming update. Things like lock screen widgets and the new Quick Settings UI already had me hooked, and now, another new feature has me itching to get my hands on Google’s next Android update: revamped multitasking.

Android Authority recently went hands-on with Android 16’s new multitasking; overall, it looks fantastic. From what we’ve seen, it’ll be smoother, simpler, and much faster than what we have today in Android 15. But as much of an improvement as Google’s new version in Android 16 may be, part of me wishes it more closely resembled the multitasking UI from another Android brand.