Android Central on MSN

Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out

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

Google Releases Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 With Icon Shape Changes for Pixel Users

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 also introduces changes for developers. Google has added a developer verification API that helps app ...

Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won't let developers opt out

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

Your Android phone will soon warn you about that sketchy app sneakily changing icons

Google Play Protect will soon detect when an app changes its icon, and alert users to this behavior. Malicious apps sometimes change their app icon to evade removal, so this should help in a big way.

Google forces Android developers to play nice with themed icons

Google released Android 13 in H2 2022. Among other changes, it shipped with themed app icons support, allowing apps to change ...