The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon. Update 1/11: Version 17.0.4 of the Google app on Android has ...

Some Instagram users are feeling cheated out of a new feature, as the photo and video sharing app on Wednesday announced the launch of custom icons — but only for its teen users. Teens can now choose ...

Customizing your iPhone’s app icons offers a creative way to make your device uniquely yours. Whether you prefer a clean, minimalistic design or a bold, colorful theme, Apple provides tools to help ...

Have you ever looked at your iPhone’s home screen and thought, “This doesn’t feel like me”? With so much of our daily lives revolving around our devices, it’s only natural to want them to reflect our ...

It's not just you; you're not seeing things. Your vision hasn't worsened overnight, and your iPhone screen doesn't need cleaning. The hazy app icons were just one of the Liquid Glass issues that Apple ...

A Pixel Watch app update introduces a new blue-purple icon with a more realistic design. The update also adds a story-style carousel highlighting Fitbit, Gemini, Wallet, and more. Menus and the Tiles ...

In iOS 26, Apple has added a new feature to its Home screen customization options that can match the color of your app icons with the actual color of your iPhone. The image below demonstrates the ...

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. This is entirely an optical illusion. Take ...

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Want to switch back to full-color icons? Just repeat steps 1-3, but select Default instead of Clear. iOS 26 also lets you choose between always using Dark icons, automatically switching from Default ...

A new Android feature can force dark mode on more apps. The feature also applies to app icons. The beta is open only to Pixel owners for now. If you're a dark mode user, you know how frustrating it ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. As a part of the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that dropped this week, Google said they were adding an ...