This new Pixel icon feature is exactly what I wanted, but it's fundamentally broken

There are three major problems with this feature ...
Android Authority

Android will finally fix your messy home screen by forcing apps to use themed icons

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 offers improved support for themed app icons. For apps that don’t natively offer a monochrome icon, QPR2 lets the system automatically generate one for theming purposes. A new ...
Android

Android 16 may bring back custom icon shapes

Android users have good news as they could soon get back the custom icon shapes feature in Android 16, according to the Google News Telegram channel. The popular feature lets users change the shapes ...
Android Authority

Google is preparing to bring back a beloved customization feature from Android 11

The first Android 15 QPR2 beta hints that Google will bring back icon shape customization. Google used to let Pixel users customize the icon shape in Android 11, but this feature was removed in ...
Android Police

Google mandates developers to support Android 16 QPR2's forced app icon theming

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Lifehacker

Car Icons Are Disappearing From Google Maps in Android Auto (but You Might Be Able to Fix It)

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. February ...
Android

Android 16 QPR2 Finally Brings Icon Shape Customization

The latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices introduces a long-awaited custom icon shapes feature, allowing users to personalize their home screen. The update also includes significant ...