The updated status bar icon for Wi-Fi signal strength we spotted in Android 16 Beta 3. The battery level icon, however, is significantly different, showcasing a dynamic color scheme.

There is no standard measure of how much signal strength each bar represents. “The connection icon is a lie,” said Avi Greengart, president of the technology analysis firm Techsponential.

Similarly, a satellite icon means no cell or Wi-Fi signal, but satellite-based Emergency SOS is available. Keep in mind that it may also take a few moments for these icons to disappear once the ...

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. Those symbols don’t mean what you ...