Google is tightening up Android’s visual consistency by making themed app icons mandatory. Themed icons first appeared in Android 13, but adoption has been spotty, with major apps like TikTok still ...

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. Update 1/11: Version 17.0.4 of the Google app on Android has ...

Google is reportedly bringing new logos for Google Photos and Maps. With this change, the apps are expected to get gradient icons as was recently rolled out for the Home app. As with the Google and ...

We’ve spotted a major redesign in the works for the Google Home, with Gemini at its center. The update will introduce “Gemini for Home,” replacing Google Assistant with an AI for more conversational ...

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 brings a major fix for home screen theming by automatically generating themed icons for all apps. This creates a clean, consistent look. The update also includes a new ‘Create’ ...

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