Google Pixel adds custom 'Disco' icon theme [Gallery]
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Key Points:
- Google has introduced a new “Disco” icon pack for Pixel phones, featuring a disco ball effect on a black background, adding to the existing AI-generated icon styles like “Scribbles,” “Cookies,” and “Stardust.”
- The “Disco” icon pack was inspired by a Twitter/X thread showcasing “discomorphism” on apps such as YouTube, and it is now officially rolling out to Pixel users.
- These icon packs, launched in the March 2026 Feature Drop, use AI to generate and customize icons with various color palettes but offer limited personalization compared to traditional Android customization.
- The release of the “Disco” pack follows the recent removal of the Spongebob-themed icon pack, and Pixel phones have yet to receive a new theme pack since then.
- Additional recent Pixel news includes updates on Android 17 Beta installation, leaked 3D emojis, and the cancellation of the Liquid Glass feature for Pixel devices.