Let’s address this right away: for years, users of other smartphones have enjoyed the ability to adjust their flashlight brightness natively. Yet Pixel users have had to rely on third-party apps for this basic function, despite it likely being a simple tweak that could have been made by Google developers—perhaps even with the help of AI. But enough of that.
Reports suggest that Google is set to introduce a built-in flashlight brightness control within the system toggles. Similar to other toggles, a long press on the flashlight option would trigger a new dialog box allowing for brightness adjustments. Exciting, right?
Recently, someone was able to access this new dialog on the latest Android 16 build, indicating that it’s indeed in the works. This feature may seem minor, but it could significantly enhance the user experience for those who will utilize it. And trust me, those users will appreciate it.
The future looks promising.
// Android Authority