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Android 17 Beta 3 starts adding more blur to system UI [Gallery]
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Key Points:
- Android 17 Beta 3 introduces a blur effect to the widget picker background, replacing the previous solid color and allowing visibility of the homescreen and app icons behind it.
- The blur effect also appears during app launches, subtly blurring the wallpaper as the app transitions to full screen, enhancing visual depth.
- Previous leaks indicated that the blur effect would extend to the power menu, volume picker, and full sheets, but these features are not yet active in the current beta versions.
- Google aims to complete this visual update by the stable Android 17 release expected in June, continuing the translucency and blur design trend started with Android 16.
- The blur effect is intended to provide a sense of depth and lightweight motion, helping users stay aware of background apps while interacting with overlays.
