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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 ...

The Play Store is getting a taste of Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language with colorful new icons in the search tab. The new icons make search shortcuts more vibrant and easier to tell apart ...

Daniel started writing about tech in 2007, before Android existed. He got his start reviewing phones, wearables, and headphones, as the managing editor of MobileSyrup. He was the editor-in-chief of ...

Google Play Store is a system app, which means it cannot be directly uninstalled like other apps you download from the store. To address issues, you can either disable the app or uninstall its updates ...

Google Play Store for Android tablets has retired the search bar on the main screen. Tablet users must now head to the new Search tab to find apps, which requires an extra click. You can tap the ...

Missing the Play Store on your Android device? You’re not alone. While most phones come with it preloaded, a few still require a manual workaround. Here’s a straightforward, no-fuss guide to getting ...