Google has made a subtle but notable change to its iconic “G” logo, marking the first update to the emblem in nearly a decade. The new version, now visible in the Google app on iOS, replaces the familiar block-color design with a smoother, blended gradient that transitions seamlessly through red, yellow, green, and blue hues.
The update comes quietly, with no official announcement from Google at the time of writing. The change has not yet rolled out universally—Android users and visitors to Google’s web properties will still see the older version of the logo, which features distinct color segments. The update was first spotted by users and reported by 9to5Google.
While the change may appear minor at first glance, the move reflects a broader visual shift in Google’s branding. The new gradient closely mirrors the aesthetic found in the company’s Gemini branding, which features similar color blending. It suggests a more unified and polished design language across Google’s expanding ecosystem of apps and services.
The last major redesign of Google’s logo happened in 2015, when the company transitioned to a sans-serif typeface and introduced the multi-color “G” icon that has become a fixture in mobile apps and browser tabs. That update was part of a larger push to modernize Google’s visual identity across devices and screen sizes.
This latest revision doesn’t overhaul the core design but instead softens it, likely in an effort to align more closely with contemporary app icon trends that favor gradients and fluid transitions over hard-edged color blocking. It may also reflect how Google’s identity is evolving in the age of AI, where branding is expected to signal both technical sophistication and visual harmony.
There’s no word yet on when—or if—the new logo will be extended to Android, Chrome, or other Google platforms. For now, it remains exclusive to the iOS version of the app, giving Apple users the first glimpse at the next phase of Google’s visual branding.
