The App Switcher got an update in the Android 12 Beta 2. Instead of keeping the transparent background, so you could see your wallpaper, it is now opaque. And it actually matches the accents in your ...

The Android Market is riddled with themes for Android devices that can change the look and feel (or at least the colors) of your phone’s operating system. To install them you’ll need an app that ...

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 ...

Are you looking for the best Android app-themed icons? Most of us love customizing our android home screens to have a more cozy and relaxed look. Notably, you may also like to make your phone look and ...

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, ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Material You design language is the massive change that you will notice with Android 12. In the recent past, Google has been updating its stock apps with the latest design, and now it is time for the ...

For accessibility, Android will soon let you enable a dark theme in apps that don’t have one. A new “Expanded” dark mode option forces apps to go dark, but it may cause visual issues. This feature is ...

In development for years now, Google’s light theme for Android Auto appears to be right around the corner, and the company has just shown it off for the first time. Work on a light theme for Android ...

Adam Z. Lein has been a tech journalist at Pocketnow since 2002. He's also been a photographer since 1995 and a web developer & graphic designer since 1997 while working on the DEC intranet. He's also ...

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 ...