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

There are three major problems with this feature ...

I just tried new AI-generated app icons for Pixel phones — and there's a huge problem

Google's new AI-generated app icons for Pixel phones are here, and I'm not very impressed by the offering.
MacRumors

iOS 18: Create Dark Mode Icons for Apps That Won't Go Dark

Have you tried making your iPhone's Home Screen app icons dark using the new customization options in iOS 18? If so, you may have run up against the issue that, despite all efforts, some app icons ...

This new Pixel Launcher feature made me uninstall all custom launchers

Pixel Launcher now offers custom icon packs that theme all apps, with many styles and colors to choose from. It's so good it ...
9to5Mac

iOS 18 dark icons: why do some app icons not change color?

With iOS 18, Apple lets you customize the app icons on your iPhone and iPad. You can choose between light mode, dark mode, or tinted style appearance for your icons. However, when you choose dark mode ...
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 ...
Engadget

How to customize your iPhone home screen with iOS 26

Apple has steadily expanded home screen customization on the iPhone over the past few years, and iOS 26 continues that trend with more visual control over app icons. Building on the changes introduced ...
The Droid Guy

How To Set Custom Icons For Your Android Apps Tutorial

Use a Square Image with a Transparent Background: For optimal results, use a square image with a transparent background. You can find such images online or create them using photo editing tools.