With the introduction of Material 3 Expressive as part of Android 16 QPR1, Google gave Android a big visual overhaul. To match the new design, it also updated its apps and services to follow the new ...

Google is rolling out its redesigned gradient icons to all users. The new icons are showing up in the Google apps tray. Users are debating whether the new icons are good or bad. Google is rolling out ...

Towards the end of 2025, Google began rolling out some of its icons with a new 'gradient' design. Now, reports suggest that this fresh new look is set to arrive across the rest of Google's apps as ...

All of the new gradient icons for Google’s apps that we first saw pop up prior to Google I/O are now rolling out on Android. The rollout is taking its sweet time, but you should start seeing a full ...

Google Maps defeated Google Chat by the biggest landslide so far. While the messaging application can be fully used by personal Gmail accounts (with voice memos just launching), I’d assume it’s ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Google is no stranger to changing its design philosophy and switching to new app designs every so often. Late last year, after adding new AI features to Google Maps and Google Photos, the company gave ...

Google is updating the designs of most of its app icons on Android, bringing a flashy and colorful new look to everything from Gmail to Google Tasks. The new design is already available on the ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

For its biggest services, I don’t see Google deviating from four-color logos anytime soon. To that end, we have a knockout tournament to find out what you think is Google’s best four-color app icon.