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Apple Updates AirDrop Icon in iOS 26
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 2:49 pm ET1min read
Apple has updated the AirDrop icon in iOS 26, featuring a blue, glass-like design with a radar effect around a physical-looking blip. The new icon is now visible in the share sheet on iPhone and iPad, and also appears in the fifth beta version of macOS Tahoe 26. The redesign is part of a larger update to all Home Screen app icons in iOS 26.
Apple has updated the AirDrop icon in iOS 26, featuring a blue, glass-like design with a radar effect around a physical-looking blip. The new icon is now visible in the share sheet on iPhone and iPad, and also appears in the fifth beta version of macOS Tahoe 26. The redesign is part of a larger update to all Home Screen app icons in iOS 26, as reported by 9to5Mac [1].The previous version of the AirDrop icon consisted of a blue dot within three blue semi-circles on a white background. The new icon uses blue as the primary color, incorporating layers of an opaque glass-like material to create a radar effect around a more physical-looking blip. This design change aims to enhance the visual appeal and consistency of Apple's app icons across its platforms.
Apple has been consistently updating its system components and app icons to maintain a cohesive and modern design language. The redesign of the AirDrop icon is part of a broader effort to unify the look and feel of app icons across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS, as mentioned in the 9to5Mac article [1]. This effort includes the use of a 'squircle' rounded rectangle shape for Mac icons and the same rendering of icons across all platforms, with slight adjustments for different screen sizes and orientations.
The redesign of the AirDrop icon aligns with Apple's commitment to innovation and user experience. The new icon design is expected to be well-received by users, who have shown appreciation for the company's efforts to modernize its interface. The update also reflects Apple's ongoing efforts to streamline its user interface and improve the overall user experience on its devices.
References:
[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/31/new-ios-26-iphone-apps-icons-compared/
[2] https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/05/airdrop-icon-ios-26/
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