SlashGear

Here's What That Black 'Dot' On Top Of Your Android Phone Is For

From bulky constructions capable of only making phone calls, or sending texts if you're lucky, to giant screens that connect you to the internet — the transformation of cell phones is an exciting ...
SlashGear

Why There's A White Dot On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Remove It)

Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...
9to5google

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

Last month brought our first look at Android 16 QPR2, with Google delivering its first beta just hours after the Pixel 10 launch event. Alongside other changes, the company is tweaking its monochrome ...
Android Authority

This controversial One UI 8.5 change is straight out of Samsung's Touchwiz era

Samsung is testing new design changes with One UI 8.5, and the latest leak hints at redesigned icons. Like other UI elements, app icons in One UI 8.5 have adopted a 3D appearance. The icons appear ...
Android

Google Forces Themed Icons on Android—No More Holdouts Like TikTok

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 ...