Emir BardakçıGoogle has silently pushed a dramatic visual overhaul to its ubiquitous App icon, replacing the traditional four-color “G” logo with a sleek gradient look. The understated but striking overhaul is the first time in a long while that Google has made a substantial alteration to its mobile app identity following the firm’s overall makeover in 2015. The update first landed on iOS devices with build number 368.0, but has now reached Android devices too, giving one of the most used apps on the Xiaomi ecosystem a fresh appearance.
What Has Changed in the Google App Icon?
The redesigned icon retains Google’s traditional color scheme of red, yellow, green, and blue but adds a refined gradient effect combining these more smoothly. This is a departure from the historical design with its separate blocks of color in a counterclockwise sequence.
- Earlier work: Distinct lines of demarcation between the signature hues
- New design: Gradual gradient blend with a retained “G” shape
- Compatible on: Both iOS (version 368.0+) and Android devices
Evolution of Google’s Visual Identity
This is not the first time the visual identity of Google has been updated. Back on September 2, 2015, the corporation launched an extensive brand modernization that updated its logo to better support an increasingly varied set of devices and platforms. The overhaul brought forth:
- A fresh sans-serif typeface for the “GOOGLE” wordmark
- More contemporary and curved look
- The “G” symbol with four different colors
The newest gradient update is a less dramatic shift than a full overhaul but follows modern design direction towards smoother transitions and dimensional effects.
Steps to Install the Latest Google App on Your Xiaomi Device
Xiaomi users will have the newest version of the Google app with the updated icon if they:
- Opening the Google Play Store
- Looking up “Google”
- Tapping on “Update” if available
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