Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.

Google officially announced Android Wear on March 18, 2014. Later, the company rebranded it to Wear OS, indicating its compatibility with Apple's iPhone. Like Android OS, it continued to receive ...

Android is the most popular open source operating system (OS) globally and shows no signs of slowing down. Its presence across various products, from Android-based tablets and smartphones to smart ...

Google is discontinuing its Weather app on Wear OS 6 and above. The company recommends users switch to default or third-party ...

With Android Developer Verifier expected to operate in the background and without an off switch, this could leave those ...

If you're an Android die-hard, Google is giving you a fun new way to express your fandom. For more than 15 years, a small green robot (a.k.a. Bugdroid) has been the official mascot of the Android ...

Older Wear OS watches keep the existing Weather app, while Pixel Watches move on to the better-designed Pixel Weather.

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Previously, I discussed how Google's decision to merge ChromeOS and Android marks a critical moment for the company. While this merger is a positive step forward, it raises an important question: Can ...