Some Quick Settings tiles (such as the Flashlight or the QR Code Scanner) simply trigger an action or a feature on and off.

Invisible characters in Android notifications now pose a serious security threat to millions of users worldwide. Researchers ...

Android 16 debuts with smarter notifications, improved hearing aid support, and advanced security tools for high-risk users. It’s rolling out now to Pixel devices.

Fast forward to the release of Android 16 Beta 3 the other day, though, and we now have evidence that Google is back at work on the new status bar icons.

Samsung’s Now bar in One UI 7 keeps your data safe with Knox Vault, on-device processing, and post-quantum cryptography protecting it.

However, that may be about to change with Android 16, as Google is reportedly taking cues from OEMs like OnePlus and Infinix and adopting key notification elements similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island.

Right now, the code enables adding a pill-shaped icon with custom text and background color to the Android status bar. Some mock notifications Rahman created show how it could be used for things ...

As of now, Google has not confirmed whether it will implement this design change in future versions of Android. The current experimentation with full-color app icons in the status bar is part of a ...

According to what Android Authority discovered, a new feature has emerged in the Android 15 source codes. Accordingly, the status and notification bar icons are getting color with Android 15. As you ...

As spotted by Android Authority, a latent experiment in Android 15 swaps out the existing notification icons in the status bar for ones that match what you’d find on the homescreen.

The other test spotted by Rahman uses apps’ monochrome icons, which are what’s used with Android’s themed icons. However, this test seems to have some contrast issues. Ultimately, I’m not sure how I ...