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A photo of a thing to make a custom icon
This is my Audible app icon — I don’t even know what the orange thing is, found it in bathroom
Have been taking pics of real world objects and then using iOS shortcuts to replace normal app icons
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@mattshawsome
Sep 21, 2024
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@medusamuse
this is so cool!! does this help with being more intentional about the apps that you use on your phone?
Sep 21, 2024
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@mattshawsome
medusamuse I hadn’t thought of that — the connection between intentionality with app choice and these custom real world icons. Deep observation! I do have a constantly fraught relationship with my phone. I need it and I don't want it and it is really useful and it also robs me.
Sep 21, 2024
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@bellarose
I had no idea you could do this. is it in settings or something?
Sep 21, 2024
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@medusamuse
bellarose you can change the app icons on the pre-installed app Shortcuts on ios!! there are a whole bunch of in-depth tutorials on youtube if you’re interested!
Sep 21, 2024
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