Google is testing a new battery icon in Android 16 that's a lot more dynamic and colorful, and we have a first look at the new design!

Detailed by Mishaal Rahman, Android 15 is preparing changes for the WiFi signal strength, mobile signal strength, and battery icons.

How to check Wi-Fi signal strength on an Android device Most Android devices offer a rough sense of signal strength by way of the Wi-Fi icon located in the status bar.

Android: Swipe down from the top of your screen -- to access the Quick Settings panel -- and then tap the Airplane mode icon.

Volume and icon changes Akin to the Google Search widget's Transparency slider, Google might give all Android 16 volume sliders a dedicated handle.

Android phones are incredibly high-tech, with a number of symbols and icons displaying various tasks and performance-related settings.

Improve Galaxy S24 Signal Strength with These Simple Tips For users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, experiencing poor signal strength can be a frustrating issue.

Android Desktop Mode puts Android’s status bar on the top so you can see your Wi-Fi and signal strength, and there’s a taskbar on the bottom that lets you pin apps for easy access.

Look at the top right corner of your phone. You might see an icon with “5G” and another with vertical bars showing the strength of your internet connection.

If you have mobile data, you'll see the type of connection (4G, 5G...) as well as the signal strength; with WiFi, the airwaves icon appears; with Bluetooth, a "B" and, sometimes, in your status area ...

At the corner, the bar shows the time, your phone’s battery, and your network signal strength (as pictured above). Missing from the picture is a glanceable weather icon of any sort, which is a ...