Application Icons are gray

Two days ago, I noticed while downloading updates and new apps that the icons, while they were loading/installing are now just a generic gray icon rather than a representation of the actual icon for the app. Has anyone noticed this as well and is something going on with the software on my iPhone?

dis grey wrote:
It sounds like the updates failed in some way I'd probably just start by turning the phone off.
I'd say at the least reset the phone holding the two buttons 10 seconds and remove the problem apps and re-download them (you only have to pay the first time if they are paid apps).
The updates/downloads haven't failed at all; everything is fine. It's just that the icons are now a generic gray as the app or update is downloading and installing. Once installed, they have their proper icons.
I just checked with my roommate who has an iPhone as well and coincidentally his is doing the same thing. And he also remembers the icons not being gray during download either.

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