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

There are three major problems with this feature ...
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Android 16’s best new trick lets you theme all your icons with two taps; here's how

Android 16 got its second major update earlier this week, with QPR2 rolling out as the December update for Pixel phones. This was such a significant milestone with many features we’ve heard about for ...
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Google Forces Themed Icons on Android—No More Holdouts Like TikTok

Google is tightening up Android’s visual consistency by making themed app icons mandatory. Themed icons first appeared in Android 13, but adoption has been spotty, with major apps like TikTok still ...
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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 ...