Why do app icons on force touch popups not appear consistently in the same left or right spot

1. Why are some of my apps icons not showing?
2. What is an adaptive icon?
3. Why do my apps on my iphone look like they're being pressed?

Why are some of my apps icons not showing?

Check If the Missing Apps Are Installed

The first thing you should try to do is to check whether the downloaded apps have been installed successfully already. This is because if the app hasn't been installed yet, it will not appear on the home screen.

What is an adaptive icon?

An adaptive icon, or AdaptiveIconDrawable , can display differently depending on individual device capabilities and user theming. Adaptive icons are primarily used by the launcher on the homescreen, but can also be used in shortcuts, the Settings app, sharing dialogs, and the overview screen.

Why do my apps on my iphone look like they're being pressed?

You Application Icon or icons on your Home Screen may dim briefly (looks like you tap them) then comes back to normal. During this time, your phone is deleting temporary files. If the deleting process takes long, there will also be a message under that application icon saying "cleaning..."