While I'm still not sure about the new circular app icons in Android Nougat 7.1, everything else is a welcome addition. (tomsguide.com)
The current developer preview for Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings to the system App shortcuts, Google's version of Apple's 3D Touch as well as design tweaks like circular app icons and a more colorful keyboard and other updates. (ibtimes.com)
Just as Google pushed towards circular app icons in Android 7.1, adaptive icons lets phone makers change this cutout shape to what best fits their own visual style. (androidcentral.com)