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Facebook's App Icon Change Was a Glitch, Not a Rebrand

Users saw unexpected black-and-blue icons due to a technical error, now resolved with an update.

  • The glitch affected a subset of Facebook users, displaying a black background with a blue 'f' icon.
  • Meta confirmed the issue was a technical error and has since rolled out a fix.
  • Some users running iOS 18 saw different variations, including a white background with a blue icon.
  • The unexpected icon change led to speculation and confusion among users.
  • The corrected Facebook app icon can now be updated via the App Store.
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