The update is present in version 1.0.680489030. Themed icons are enabled with this update, and the Pixel Buds app will take on whatever color is selected. The Pixel Buds app is a big part of the Pixel ecosystem and now has finally gotten the Material You design language.
You can enable or disable themed icons from your “personalization” settings on your Android device. But it’s not only the Pixel Buds app that was left unthemed until now. Users have listed a few more apps that are yet to get the same design love from Google. Apps in the list are Play Games, Opinion Rewards, Google Translate, and others. The update is rolling out currently to Android devices, and if you don’t see it immediately, you may simply need to wait for a bit and update your apps, as not every device will see the changes immediately.
Google is also been spotted to be working on more things for the Pixel Buds app, despite its pretty minimalistic design. Back in September, it was reported that Google is working on bringing the “Noise Control” panel back to Android 15. The panel will allow you to quickly swap between ANC (active noise cancellation) and transparency mode on your Pixel Buds Pro 2 or Buds Pro.
Also, you’ll likely be able to tap the “Spatial Audio” option in the panel to bring up a smaller Noise Control panel provided by the Buds app.
I really like the fact that the Pixel Buds app is finally getting a themed icon. Themed icons are a great way to make your phone’s screen uniquely yours, and I fancy the idea very much.