Here’s our first look at Google’s upcoming icon shape customization for Pixel phones

What you need to know

  • The latest Android 16 beta hints at Pixel Launcher finally getting built-in icon shape customization options, a feature that vanished after Android 12.
  • Pixel users currently need third-party launchers for icon customization, but Google’s future update could change that.
  • A new ‘App Shape & Layout’ menu lets users adjust home screen grid size and pick from six icon styles, including square, arch, and “complex clover.”

Last week’s Android 16 beta release brought some neat behind-the-scenes improvements, with a highlight being the ability to customize your app icon shapes directly in the launcher.

One of Android’s biggest perks has always been customization. No matter what device you’re rocking, you can swap out the launcher to match your style and even personalize it further with custom icon packs.

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