Android 16 will force apps to use transparent status and navigation bars

Android 15 introduced a soft requirement for apps to use edge-to-edge display, but allowed developers to opt out. Android 16 removes this opt-out, mandating full-screen display for apps targeting the ...
9to5Google

Recap: Expressive Android, but Material ‘3.5’ apps

Zooming out, it’s amusing that Apple and Google both chose 2025 to overhaul the design language of their operating ...

Chrome for Android Gets a Bookmarks Bar—but There’s a Catch

Chrome for Android is geting the bookmarks bar, finally. The thing is, not all phones will be getting the feature, it seems.
9to5google

Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location

Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location. Back in 2021’s Android 12 release, Google added a new green dot to prominently notify ...

Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight — and now I use it daily

Google Keep in Gmail is intentionally lightweight, and that simplicity means it won’t suit every workflow or every type of ...
Android Police

Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use now

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...
Android Authority

Pixel's search bar is changing again, and it doesn't feel like an upgrade

Google is swapping the search UI on Pixel phones with a more generic one. It now uses the same search interface as on every other Android device. Google says the change enables quicker access to AI ...
The Verge

The ChatGPT app store is here

OpenAI’s one step closer to making ChatGPT an ‘everything app’ that connects directly to Apple Music and DoorDash. OpenAI’s one step closer to making ChatGPT an ‘everything app’ that connects directly ...
WTNH

RECALL: Chocolate bars made in Harwinton, sold in 3 states recalled due to almond allergen

HARWINTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton is recalling a chocolate bar due to an undeclared allergen, according to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (CT ...
FOX31 Denver

These beloved restaurants closed in 2025

DENVER (KDVR) — Locals were heartbroken over beloved Denver restaurants, some of which were open for decades, that closed this year. Restaurants are constantly opening and closing in Denver, but this ...
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Spying on You—And I Bet You Use Them Every Day

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...
News 13

Orlando leaders consider prohibiting downtown alcohol sales after midnight

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando city leaders are considering cutting off the sale of alcohol at downtown bars and clubs at midnight as they continue to try to grapple with safety in the downtown entertainment ...