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 ...

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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.

Google has released version 17.0.4 of its Android app, featuring a larger app icon, following initial tweaks in the beta channel.

If you’ve ever tried to create a beautifully themed Android home screen, you know the frustration. The moment you switch on the “themed icons” feature, you’re left with a messy mix of icons that match ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 offers improved support for themed app icons. For apps that don’t natively offer a monochrome icon, QPR2 lets the system automatically generate one for theming purposes. A new ...

Google may be working on new AI-powered icon customization features for Pixel phones. This feature could solve the inconsistent look of the current “Themed icons” feature, which many apps still do not ...

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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.