This Android Auto setting lets you create custom shortcuts — how to use it

Android Auto has a hidden Shortcut feature that lets you skip the voice commands and get right to the action. Here's how to set it up.
MacStories

Custom Shortcut Icons No Longer Open the Shortcuts App First in iOS 14.3 Beta 2

Juli Clover, writing at MacRumors about a tweak to Shortcuts in iOS 14.3 beta 2: Apple in iOS 14.3 is streamlining the Home Screen customization process by simplifying the way that app shortcuts work.
The Droid Guy

How To Set Custom Icons For Your Android Apps Tutorial

Use a Square Image with a Transparent Background: For optimal results, use a square image with a transparent background. You can find such images online or create them using photo editing tools.
Ars Technica

Distributing an Internet Shortcut file with a custom icon

For Windows (2000 mostly, but might end up on some 98 machines as well), I'm wondering if it is possible to create an Internet Shortcut file, assign it a custom icon and then distribute it and have ...