There's a new hidden way to customize your Pixel home screen. Here's how to find it

Trying to create a minimal home screen layout on your Pixel? Thanks to the Android 17 update, that just got a lot easier.
Android Central on MSN

I changed one Android 17 setting and made my Pixel home screen so much cleaner

Google upgraded Pixel home screen customization tools with Android 17, and you can now simplify how your apps appear. Here's how to do it.
Android Police

Minimalists rejoice: Android 17 Beta 3 lets you hide app icon names

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
BGR

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 ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...