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 ...

Pixel phones haven’t traditionally been known for providing extensive customization options, but that perception is changing as Google adds new home and lock screen personalization features in the ...

Theme engines have become all the rage this year. HTC launched its own Themes app on the One M9 and Samsung is doing exactly the same with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, but it appears that Google ...

Google is bringing theme packs to Pixel phones with a new app in the Google Play Store, available now. While users can download the Theme packs app today, the features will require another system or ...

In the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta, Google has added a new “Expanded” option in the dark theme settings area that “Automatically applies Dark theme to more apps for improved accessibility.” If you had ...

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 ...

WhatsApp has been testing different chat themes for both Android and iOS. Notably, once the feature goes live, users will be able to choose from 22 chat themes and apply them across all chats. It was ...

Google is adding a new option in Android 17 Beta 3 that gives users granular control over which apps can be forced into “Expanded” dark theme modes. Android’s “Expanded Dark Theme” can force an app to ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices with a stable launch slated for the fourth quarter. If you're a dark theme fan, you'll want to know what's in this update. Google ...