Android 16's latest QPR2 beta finally lets you customize icon shapes

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, the second beta for the December 2025 Pixel Drop. Here's how to install it on your Pixel!

Don’t like your group chat icon? Google Messages might soon let you remove it

Our latest APK teardown shows Google Messages is testing a way to roll your group chat icon back to its default look.

Google Messages might finally fix its annoying group chat icon problem

Currently, every group in the messaging app has an icon, either one you select or the default grid. You can change the icon, ...

Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 lands on Pixels: Check what's new, eligible models

Behind the scenes, Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 improves how the system manages memory. A new “Generational Garbage Collector” ...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Brings New Updates, But Pixel 10 Owners Face a Frustrating Wait

Google's Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 adds custom icons, step tracking, and better performance, but Pixel 10 owners may need to ...

Android 16 QPR2: Second beta brings customizable app icons for Pixel 6 and newer

Google has released the second beta of the next major Android 16 update. Among other things, the QPR2 beta has customizable app icons and more on board.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Update: Google Starts Blocking Unverified Apps

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 achieves Platform Stability adds SMS OTP protection, custom icon shapes, while taking down sideloading ...

Google rolls out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for compatible Pixels

The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...