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Why there's a key icon on your Android phone's screen (and how to turn it off)

Your Android phone's status bar tells you a lot about what's currently happening on your device. It's where you look to find out what time it is, how long until you need to recharge, and whether or ...
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Android may soon make the battery icon a whole lot more colorful

Google is testing new icons for various status bar elements like WiFi, mobile data, airplane mode, and battery level. We previously spotted the new designs for the WiFi, mobile data, and airplane mode ...
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 just made an iOS-style change to your status bar

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 quietly swaps the positions of Wi-Fi and mobile network icons on the status bar. The new arrangement mirrors Apple’s approach on iOS and breaks years of established Android UX ...
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5 Android 16 UI changes that aren't being talked about enough

Android 16 introduces a bold new look with a blur-heavy Quick Settings panel and customizable tile sizes. The status bar and battery icons get a fresh design, with signal icons segmented and battery ...