Google is making support for its Themed Icons feature mandatory by automatically generating themed icons for apps that don’t already provide one. This change addresses inconsistent home screens, as ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 was released for Pixel phones on August 20. The latest beta build previews some of the features coming to Pixels and AOSP in Android's second quarterly platform release, ...

Dark Mode is a truly unsung Android interface hero and one that every user seemingly takes for granted. I have my phone automatically switch to it on a schedule each night, which ensures that I don’t ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Google is adding a new option in Android 17 Beta 3 that gives users granular control over which apps can be forced into “Expanded” dark theme modes. Android’s “Expanded Dark Theme” can force an app to ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 was released for Pixel phones on August 20. The latest beta build previews some of the features coming ...