Google is working on theme packs for Pixels

Google is apparently working on bringing theme packs to its Pixel smartphones, according to a new report based on some code strings and a button in the latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. The button belongs in the Pixel Wallpaper & Style app, and is intended to launch a Pixel Customization Packs app, which itself isn't available yet, but is clearly on the way. Since we can't take a look at that, it remains to be seen whether Google will only offer some preset theme packs or will open a bona fide theme store like many other Android device makers. We're inclined to say the former option is...

May 30, 2025 - 08:20

Google is working on theme packs for Pixels

Google is apparently working on bringing theme packs to its Pixel smartphones, according to a new report based on some code strings and a button in the latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. The button belongs in the Pixel Wallpaper & Style app, and is intended to launch a Pixel Customization Packs app, which itself isn't available yet, but is clearly on the way. Since we can't take a look at that, it remains to be seen whether Google will only offer some preset theme packs or will open a bona fide theme store like many other Android device makers. We're inclined to say the former option is...