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Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
Google has joined the trend of disco ball app icons, rolling out a set for Pixel devices that humorously echoes Spotify's recent design. Launched on May 22, 2026, the icons are part of a new feature allowing Pixel users to customize their app icons with various AI-generated styles, including the sparkly disco theme that has sparked both criticism and delight online.
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The disco ball icons are available on Pixel devices starting May 22, 2026.
This feature is part of Pixel's custom icons, launched in March 2026.
Sameer Samat's tweet humorously questioned if users really wanted the disco icons.
