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Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out

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

Android 16 QPR2 Finally Brings Icon Shape Customization

The latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices introduces a long-awaited custom icon shapes feature, among other ...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Phones!

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for Pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform Stability, meaning that ...

What Does The Blue Dot On Android Text Messages Mean?

On Android, blue dots or chat icons show that RCS is enabled, giving you advanced texting features missing from traditional ...
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Themed app icons are going mandatory on Android

Google is turning Material You’s monochrome themed app icons from a nice-to-have into a requirement for Play developers. The change arrives via an update to the Google Play Developer Distribution ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Is Here: What's New for Pixel Phones?

Google has released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 update for Pixel devices. It introduces new features like custom app icons and enhanced security. The beta also includes a more efficient garbage ...

Google forces Android developers to play nice with themed icons

Google released Android 13 in H2 2022. Among other changes, it shipped with themed app icons support, allowing apps to change ...