Android 17 will fix one of Android gaming’s oldest problems

While Android has supported game controllers natively for over a decade, the experience isn’t always ideal. Most game engines ...
Android Police

Minimalists rejoice: Android 17 Beta 3 lets you hide app icon names

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Yahoo

Civil rights icon, South Carolina native Jesse Jackson remembered

Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to fighting for civil rights and against injustices he perceived in communities, not just in his hometown of Greenville, but across the United States and the ...
9to5google

Yes, Chrome’s Home icon changed on Android

Chrome 145 is widely rolling out on Android today with a new Home icon in the address bar. Appearing to the left of the Omnibox, the new Home icon is sharper and drops the curved corners, though this ...
Android Authority

These key Android Auto icons could soon get an Android 16-flavored refresh

Google is testing new Android Auto icons to display cellular status, in line with Android 16’s icon design. We’ve spotted a range of new icons that display the phone’s cellular connectivity strength ...
autoevolution

Google Caught Working on a Desirable Google Maps Feature on Android Auto

Google just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...
Android

Google Maps May Let Drivers Change Their Avatar Icon Directly in Android Auto

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...
Lifehacker

Car Icons Are Disappearing From Google Maps in Android Auto (but You Might Be Able to Fix It)

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. February ...
Digital Trends

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...
talkandroid.com

What does the mysterious “N” icon mean on your Android—and should you worry?

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Ever noticed a ...
BGR

Why There's A Key Icon On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Turn It Off)

Your Android phone's status bar tells you a lot about what's currently happening on your device. It's where you look to find out what time it is, how long until you need to recharge, and whether or ...