To try it out, head to your home screen, then long press until your apps start jiggling. Click Edit in the top left corner, ...

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

While far from everyone can see this, a number of people are reporting that iPhone app icons on iOS 26 are appearing slanted, making some even feel dizzy.

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, the second beta for the December 2025 Pixel Drop. Here's how to install it on ...

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.

It has been 17 years since the iPhone was released and Apple is now—only now!—allowing you to put app icons where you want them. When iOS 18 is released this fall, you’ll be able to put icons and ...

Gui Rambo writes on Mastodon: In case you’re curious, I’ve checked the implementation for icon segmentation in iOS 18 to see how they’re generating the dark icons. There’s no ML/AI involved, it’s all ...

To create the effect of glass and all of its reflective and shimmering properties, iOS 26 forces every icon on your iPhone ...

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The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...