Google Pixel’s new “theme packs” launched just a couple of months ago, but as the first release vanishes, Google says more “are coming.”
Theme packs on Google Pixel provide a one-tap way to give your phone a makeover, complete with a new wallpaper, colors, and sounds. It’s a neat idea that debuted with a “Wicked: For Good” partnership that included two themes to represent the film’s two main characters.
Top comment by Radiohedgefund
The pure insertion of an advert nobody asked for directly into the OS of our phones was obnoxious, especially as it was the only one available. It made the whole idea of themes just look like a cash grab. At least they had the grace to hide it away well.
The ability to create our own and share them would be welcome. They could have added a few 'made by Google' ones with the Wicked theme at the start which would have at least softened the blow.
But, as of January 31, the one and only theme pack for Google Pixel devices expired.
Google no longer advertises the “Wicked” theme pack when changing your wallpaper on Pixel, and has stripped the theme pack from selection as of January 31. Pixel owners don’t exactly miss it.
In its place, Google has a teaser saying that “new theme packs are coming soon.” A “more” button on the page doesn’t do anything, though, so what’s around the corner is really anyone’s guess. What theme would you like to see next?
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