For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.

Google released Android 13 in H2 2022. Among other changes, it shipped with themed app icons support, allowing apps to change their color to match the phone's wallpaper for a more consistent look.

Google is rolling out an update to the Photo Picker that adds some much-needed features like a search bar and a better albums ...

Google will be forcing developers to modify their app icons soon, in an effort to make every app on Android themeable. Which ...

Android 16 QPR2 will bring forced themes to apps that don't support Material You, and Google isn't letting any app developer opt out.

Google will restrict sideloading to verified developers starting 2026, blocking unverified APK installations even outside the ...

Google is considering an overhaul of security patch update rollouts in a bid to improve Android security. According to Android Authority, the new system -- dubbed the "Risk-Based Update System" (RBUS) ...

Use Google's Androidify app to turn selfies into personalized Android bots. Customize, save, and share your creations in ...

When you think of a Google-built photo app, there's a good chance that you immediately think of Google Photos. The default on ...

Under the new requirements, developers must complete Google’s verification process to enable sideloading of their applications. The company presents this as a security measure, comparing it to ...

Google’s new Android policy will only permit installing apps signed by verified developers, according to the company’s official blog. The move has triggered protests, with developers and users warning ...