What Does The Eye Symbol Mean On Samsung And Android Phones?

If you own a Samsung smart phone, you may have noticed an icon shaped like an eye that occasionally pops up. Here's what it means if you see that icon.

I thought only Pixel Launcher got it right — then I tried this launcher

I certainly miss Nova Launcher's features, but the Pixel Launcher felt good enough for daily use — until I tried Smart ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Update: Google Starts Blocking Unverified Apps

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 achieves Platform Stability adds SMS OTP protection, custom icon shapes, while taking down sideloading ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 rolls out with developer verification, OTP protection, custom icons and more

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...
Android Central on MSN

Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.
9to5Mac

Apple just added two surprise iOS 26 features that I absolutely love

iOS 26 launches to all users next week, and despite months of beta testing already, Apple saved a couple surprise features for the wide launch that have become instant favorites: app icons can now ...
Business Insider

Google's AI playground was its best-kept secret. Now everyone is finding out.

Google's AI Studio is a goldmine for anyone wanting to play around with frontier AI models. Visits to AI Studio have rocketed since the rollout of Google's latest image editor, data shows. The ...

Google Keep, discarded: A smart new source for Android location reminders

Google's Keep app is about to lose one of its most useful features on Android — but that doesn't mean you have to give up on ...
HotHardware

Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...
TechRepublic

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...
TechCrunch

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...
Ars Technica

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...