Pretty much every phone out there comes with a home button. This lets users return to the main screen to access other apps and functions of the device. Some OEMs opt to create a physical home button, like Apple and Samsung, while others opt for soft/onscreen buttons which some argue is better due to the fact that it isn’t a moving part, meaning less wear and tear.
That being said for those who are fan of the onscreen home button, you might be interested to learn that Google could be making some changes. According to Android Police, they have been tipped off that a redesign home button could be in the works, which you can see for yourself in the mockup above.
From what we can tell, it also seems that not only will the home button be redesigned, but the “back” back has also been changed, along with the multitasking button. The home button is probably the most interesting as it is colored, but we’re not sure why. Perhaps there’s more to this home button than meets the eye.
Perhaps it could be used to launch Google Assistant, or maybe it could animate and change depending on the activity at home. It is also unclear if this will be a feature that will be launched in Android N, so we guess we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime what are your thoughts on its design?