Google's 'G' Logo Sees Subtle Gradient Update
If you've noticed something subtly different about the Google 'G' recently, you're not imagining things. The tech giant has introduced a new design for its corporate logo in stealthy fashion, the first significant refresh in a decade. Do not worry, the traditional 'G' is not gone, but it's now with a fresh, modern twist.
From Blocks to Blend: A Gradient Makeover
So what has changed. The distinctive, blocky colour blocks that made up the 'G' have been replaced by a smooth, gradient fill. Think of fewer Lego bricks, more fluid colour. It is an unobtrusive change, but one that gives the familiar logo a contemporary feel.
Unexpectedly, the color palette itself – those classic Google blues, reds, yellows, and greens – remains the same. The magic is in how these colors now smoothly transition into one another. This update quietly brings the main Google logo in line with the gradient look already seen in the Gemini AI icon. In fact, a similar gradient 'G' has already been appearing when you enable AI mode in Google Search.
Rolling Out Now: Where to Spot the New Face
You might be asking yourself where you can catch a glimpse of this new face in the wild. It is already starting to appear. The users of the Google Search app for iOS have likely already spotted it, and it is also cropping up on Android devices within the Google app (versions 16.18 and later).
This change might be only the beginning. It would not come as a surprise to see this new gradient look appear on the icons of Google's other blockbuster tools and services sometime soon. Watch for even more smooth color transitions across the Google universe.
