Overview

• The optical effect is most noticeable on pure black wallpapers and when icon styles are set to Dark, Clear, or Tinted, according to testing and user reports.
• Reddit posts documenting the issue have drawn thousands of upvotes and hundreds of comments as users share screenshots and reactions.
• Some users describe the look as distracting and, over longer viewing, say it can induce dizziness or nausea.
• Accessibility options like Reduce Motion and Prefer Cross‑Fade Transitions can lessen animations but do not remove the refractive icon corners.
• Switching away from the problematic appearance requires a long‑press on the Home Screen, then Edit and Customize to choose a different theme rather than using Settings.