Screen recording on Android is getting major upgrades — including a taskbar, new UI and more

Screen recording can come in very handy for Android users, but the options tend to be limited. However, in celebration of Android coming to computers, Google is reportedly working on new features for screen recording on Android devices.

A recent report from Android Authority has detailed all the potential changes coming to Android devices. In the new version, tapping the Quick Settings tile will launch the new toolbar to appear over your screen.

While this new bar apparently can’t be moved or resized, the screenshots make it appear noticeably smaller than the current dialogue box. The reported new look also doesn’t darken the content behind the dialogue box, making it much easier to see what’s on the screen.

The new toolbar also shows some added options, including a toggle for the selfie camera. While we can’t say for certain what this will do, it will likely allow users to capture simultaneous footage from the screen and selfie cam. If accurate, then this would be a real boon for content creators looking to record tutorials or Twitch streaming.

The toolbar keeps many of the current options, including showing user inputs on the recording. However, Google has apparently tweaked some of the audio settings, with the new version listing the options as separate toggles.

Google is also working to change its post-capture experience for a later update by adding a new UI after you’re done recording. In the current version, your device will send a notification when you finish recording, which prompts you to open the file in a video player app.