Google's New Gradient 'G' Icon Signals a Modern Update for Android Users

Summary

• Update Rollout: The new 'G' icon for the Google app, introduced on iOS earlier this week, is now being rolled out to Android with version 16.18.
• Design Changes: The updated icon features a more modern gradient design, with red bleeding into yellow, yellow into green, and green into blue. This design aligns with Google's recent AI branding, including Gemini and Search AI Mode.
• Icon Size: The 'G' is slightly smaller in the circular app icon on Android, making it more subtle.
• Previous Logo Update: This is the first significant change to the logo since 2015.
• Visibility: Users will see the new logo on the app’s splash screen, but it hasn't been updated elsewhere, such as widgets or the Pixel Launcher. The web favicon also remains unchanged.
• Official Statement: Google has not officially commented on the new design.