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Spotify Reverts to Classic iPhone Icon After Disco-Ball Flop

6/12/2026

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Spotify restored its original 2D iPhone app icon on June 11, 2026, ending the month-long disco-ball version.
The glittery disco-ball icon debuted in the second week of May 2026 for the “Spotify 20” feature.
Spotify’s X account said on May 17, 2026 the temporary logo would be replaced by the regular icon the next week.
Users criticized the pixelated disco ball as visually displeasing, with one X user demanding the designer be fired.

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Spotify restored its original 2D iPhone app icon on June 11, 2026, ending the month-long disco-ball version.
The glittery disco-ball icon debuted in the second week of May 2026 for the “Spotify 20” feature.
Spotify’s X account said on May 17, 2026 the temporary logo would be replaced by the regular icon the next week.
Users criticized the pixelated disco ball as visually displeasing, with one X user demanding the designer be fired.