The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon.

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Learn how to change app icons on Android and personalize your device with this step-by-step guide and expert tips.

Your Android phone's status bar tells you a lot about what's currently happening on your device. It's where you look to find out what time it is, how long until you need to recharge, and whether or ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

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There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...

The latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices introduces a long-awaited custom icon shapes feature, allowing users to personalize their home screen. The update also includes significant ...

The Android 16 QPR2 beta 1 should make it easier to customize the appearance of apps. The Android 16 QPR2 beta 1 should make it easier to customize the appearance of apps. is a news writer focused ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 offers improved support for themed app icons. For apps that don’t natively offer a monochrome icon, QPR2 lets the system automatically generate one for theming purposes. A new ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...