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.

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

Google Maps' shiny new icon is one step closer to a broader rollout

Google Maps’ new icon is now present in the app’s latest beta build. The icon retains the four core colors used by Google apps, but uses severe blur to blend them together. There are other minor ...
The News International

Steve Jobs once called google over single shade of yellow: Here’s why

In January 2008, Apple CEO Steve Jobs made a Sunday morning call to Google Senior Vice President of Engineering Vic Gundotra to raise an urgent design concern about the Google logo on the iPhone.
Business Insider

Google is shaking up its compensation to incentivize higher performance

Every time Hugh publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from Business ...
AFAQS

Google updates YouTube TV app icon on Android

Google has rolled out a visual update to the YouTube TV app on Android, introducing a refreshed icon that aligns with the company’s wider design system. The new ...
Indiatimes

Google refreshes YouTube TV icons on Android

Google has rolled out a new update to the YouTube TV app on Android. The update brings a new and refreshed icon style which aligns closely with the company’s broader design language. The icon now gets ...
Outside

Want More Outside? Here’s How to Add Us as a Preferred Source on Google.

Algorithms be darned. Google recently gave its users some autonomy over their search results with its “Preferred Sources” tool. And if you’re an outdoor junkie like us, you can now put Outside news ...
Ars Technica

Google announces second Android 16 release of 2025 is heading to Pixels

Google is following through on its pledge to split Android versions into more frequent updates. We already had one Android 16 release this year, and now it’s time for the second. The new version is ...
autoevolution

A Black Box Replaced the Car Icon in Google Maps, and This Isn't a Feature

Several Google Maps users are reporting that the application no longer displays a vehicle icon when running on Android Auto. Instead, it shows a black box due to what seems to be a rendering issue.
Android Authority

Google Photos and Google Maps will soon get these new icons

Google is reportedly bringing new logos for Google Photos and Maps. With this change, the apps are expected to get gradient icons as was recently rolled out for the Home app. As with the Google and ...
Lifehacker

Google Pixels Are Still Having Problems Calling 911

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