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Android 16 QPR3: Pixel Launcher search bar loses M3 Expressive redesign

The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the ...

I've been using Android Auto all wrong: These upgrades are total game-changers

It's like adding a turbo to your infotainment system ...

I've been testing Android 16 QPR3, and these are the 7 features you need to try ASAP

Android 16 QPR3 just rolled out to Pixels along with the latest Pixel Drop. It's full of interesting features, but here are ...

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

Material 3 Expressive is best when things move; dismissing apps, adjusting the volume slider, or opening the Quick Settings menu all give a strong sense of the expressive design that forms the ...
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Google Maps for Android, iOS rolling out gradient icon redesign

As we previously reported, Google Maps is now rolling out a new gradient icon on Android and iOS. This new icon is still a pin, but the shape has been modernized. The top ring is noticeably thinner, ...