Android’s Linux Terminal is getting some style with the latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6

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• Android’s native Linux Terminal is getting a host of UI upgrades with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6.
• The update brings better spacing between menu items.
• We’re also seeing signs of Material 3 Expressive in the form of new containers.

The native Linux Terminal in Android continues to evolve with Android 17. As Google prepares to add support for full-blown Linux apps, it’s adding new features. We’ve been keeping track of these changes, and there are a few more we’re noting with the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 that Google released just yesterday.

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