Google Messages has replaced text-based indicators with icons for read receipts. Here's how to tell the difference between ...

Google dropped the first Android 14 beta for Pixels this week, and people have already stumbled across a significant bug. Those who use the ‘Themed icons’ feature will end up with a ...

The Google Messages app for Wear OS gets the Material 3 Expressive makeover. But it seems the rollout might be via server ...

Alternatively, users can make the switch now, so their icon is ready come June. Some apps have already done this, like Google Contacts and Drive. On top of this, starting May 1st, developers won’t be ...

In the Android 14 system, long-pressing an icon will only display app shortcuts, as well as app information, paused apps, and widgets. In fact, this change came during the Android 14 beta.

Google Play Protect will soon detect when an app changes its icon, and alert users to this behavior. Malicious apps sometimes change their app icon to evade removal, so this should help in a big way.

But there are plenty of apps that just don’t support Android’s themed icons even after all this time has passed. Some of the biggest offenders on my homescreen include: Amazon; Feedly; GeForce Now ...

Changing Icon Size on Stock Android For users of stock Android, particularly those on Android 13 and 14, changing the icon size is relatively straightforward. Open the Settings app on your device.