Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’

Key points

• So bad, it’s good?
• Google on Friday joined in the disco ball icon fun taking place on home screens everywhere.
• After Spotify’s temporary new disco ball app icon, released to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, drew extensive online backlash (and a bit of praise for those who like a little kitsch!), Google decided to get in on the joke and rolled out a custom set of Android app icons sporting a similar disco ball theme.
• On X, Android ecosystem head Sameer Samat posted, “Your wish is our command.
• Disco icons available on Pixel as of today…Are y’all sure you still want this?” Your wish is our command.