Google’s new gradient icon design is coming to more apps

Source: The Verge

Overview

In late 2025, Google began rolling out new icons featuring a gradient design. The updated look is now extending to the rest of Google’s apps. 9to5Google obtained images of the new icons, which move away from the uniform circle design that tried to cram every color of the Google logo into a single shape.

The new icons have a softer appearance: corners are rounder, and the gradients transition gently from pastel tones to the more saturated Google primary colors. This design language has already appeared in refreshed versions of the Google G logo, Gemini, Photos, and Maps. According to 9to5Google, the change signals the presence of AI‑powered features.

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