Android 17’s media player carousel gets a card-based redesign in QPR1 Beta 3
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 introduces a redesigned media player carousel with a card-based layout. The new design allows users to switch between multiple media apps more easily, but some users find the layout visually unappealing. The update aims to improve functionality, although there are concerns about the size of the playback controls.
- ▪Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 features a new Material 3-adjacent look for media player controls.
- ▪The redesign allows for easier switching between multiple media apps without small buttons.
- ▪Users have mixed feelings about the new layout, especially regarding the size of playback controls.
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