Android Bolsters Design Standards By Requiring 'Holo' Theme in Newer Devices

Addressing developer frustrations around fragmentation, Android is supporting more of a uniform design standard by requiring that device makers include the platform’s “Holo” theme in phones and tablets going forward.

That means that compatible phones or tablets carrying Ice Cream Sandwich (or Android 4.0) and up will have to at least make the “Holo” theme available. That should make it easier for developers to offer a more consistent look and feel across different phones.

“These changes let you spend more time on your design and less time worrying about what will be different from one device to another,” wrote

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