… Until now, Gemini has retained Google’s older white-and-blue visual style instead of fully embracing wallpaper-based theming. The changes currently appear to be limited to Gemini’s floating overlay UI. …
… Changes present in this release include new theming options, blue effects, and a Quick Settings addition. …
… There are also new UI features, such as a HUD mode for monitoring system performance while in-game, as well as a new Light/Dark theme engine. …
… In the latest beta build of Google Messages messages.android 20260410 02 RC00.phone.openbeta dynamic , we spotted several new strings pointing to expanded theme controls in the app. …
… Recent Android Canary releases brought along a modern UI to Android’s Linux Terminal app. …
… Fortunately, we’ve spotted evidence in Google Messages’ code that customized chat backgrounds are in the works : strings in a recent beta build of Google’s app reference custom themes multiple times, including one that specifically mentions custom theme backgrounds. …
… By • April 29, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Home app is being updated with a new and improved camera UI, among other changes. …
… Here are the features that Google has announced or confirmed are coming with the official Android 17 platform update: Carry over from Android 16 QPR1: Material 3 Expressive Desktop Mode and related changes Live Updates Less intrusive phone call notifications Recents screen changes Quicker swiping i… …
… But while I was enjoying my honeymoon period with that camera hardware, I found myself appreciating something far less flashy, but far more useful in day-to-day use: the default camera app It’s one of those features that doesn’t show up in spec sheets, yet it quietly changes how comfortable a phone… …
… We’ll keep watching Messages updates for further progress on both of these changes, and hopefully be able to show you that chat theming in action soon. ⚠️ An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. …