Google drops Pixel device trees from Android 16 AOSP, making custom ROMs nearly impossible—bad news for devs and long-term Pixel phone users.

Google is not discontinuing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it has made big changes that affect how Android source code is shared, especially for those who build custom ROMs of Android.

The Android 16 QPR1 Beta includes 'Live Updates', notification grouping, 'Desktop Windowing' for large screen devices, and quite a few visual enhancements.

The latest Android 16 QPR1 beta appears to have fixed a problem that was affecting custom dark mode scheduling.

Gmail has new sliders on Android tablets, Material Design 3 on iPhones and iPads, and a sidebar Gemini image generator.

4 minutes to smarter Android vibrations The trick to bringing custom vibration patterns onto any Android device immediately resides in one of my all-time favorite Android power-user tools.

Android phones are more customizable than iPhones, but figuring out where to find those features can be confusing. We have tips.

Custom icon shapes on Android 16: Google is testing the return of this popular feature, allowing users to personalize their home screen.

A custom ROM allows you to extend the life of your Android phone, but does it come with risks in 2024 and why isn't it more popular?

Want Apple's text replacement feature on Android? Find out how to set up and use custom text shortcuts on Android to type your frequently used texts faster.

Customizing your Android app icons can significantly enhance the aesthetic and personalization of your home screen. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set custom icons for your Android apps ...