Google appears to be toying with a new take on notification icons in the status bar which, instead of the current look, would use the full-color app icons from your Android homescreen. The Android ...

Here's everything new in Android 16 QPR1, Google's first big update to Android 16. Material 3 Expressive and Desktop Mode are ...

Before I even dive into this editorial, let me make one thing clear: I like Android’s notification system a lot better than Apple’s. By default, notifications are easier to access and much more ...

Ever noticed a white dot in the status bar at the top of your Android device? It may seem worrying, but it actually serves a ...

Black dots on Android screens aren't usually a mystery and could be anything from a notification to a camera lens, or even a ...

Android 16 QPR1 is the "real" release that is not only is it a visual overhaul, but it's also more feature-packed release for ...

M aterial 3 Expressive redesign introduced a bold new look to Android, with changes to the status bar, Quick Settings, lock ...

I don’t want to embarrass you, but the top of your phone’s screen is, like, totally a waste of space. For years now, y’see, Android device-makers have been designing devices with a circular cutout ...

One UI 8 will improve Live Notifications in Now Bar by expanding support to third-party apps. The feature was originally introduced with One UI 7, but only a handful of Samsung native apps supported ...

Samsung’s Now bar in One UI 7 keeps your data safe with Knox Vault, on-device processing, and post-quantum cryptography protecting it. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some ...