Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android has offered a system-wide dark theme since 2019's Android 10 release, but historically, it's been opt-in for individual ...

The best new Android apps for October 2025 includes apps from smaller developers, a free Epic Games Store game, and another ...

Google is reportedly working on AI-powered icon themes for Pixel phones. This is possibly meant to fix the inconsistencies of the current ‘Themed Icons’ feature. Strings for the new AI Icon, minimal, ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google has made the Pixel lineup quite customizable over the years, but there’s still room for growth. Spotted ...

If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at your phone while browsing the world’s art treasures late at night, Google Arts & Culture has just the thing for you with the latest addition of a dark theme.

WhatsApp has once again raised the bar for instant messaging by rolling out a series of highly anticipated features. The new ...

In recent weeks (if not longer), Google Search has been testing a new dark theme that is blue and a bit darker. The current dark theme is a dark gray that’s on the lighter side. Google Search has been ...

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 ...