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. Update 1/11: Version 17.0.4 of the Google app on Android has ...

Abstract: Java offers the Java Native Interface (JNI), which allows programs running in the Java Virtual Machine to invoke and be manipulated by native applications and libraries written in other ...

Android is all about flexibility—and one of the easiest ways to personalize your device is by changing app icons. Whether you want a cleaner minimalist look, a colorful aesthetic, or icons that better ...

Customizing your Android home screen is one of the easiest ways to make your device more convenient and enjoyable to use. By adding app icons directly to your home screen, you can access your favorite ...

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 ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

iOS 18's new icon customization feel like an improved version of what Android has to offer. With icon tinting, Apple lets you access a full range of colors for icons, instead of limiting them to ...

Oracle has released GraalVM for JDK 25, introducing new features for its native image technology, while confirming that future development of the platform will shift away from the Java release cycle ...

There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...

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 ...

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 ...