Ever since Google 'unified' its app icons (a.k.a. making them basically indistinguishable from one another), many have been calling for an update. With criticisms over the designs' clarity and ...

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 ...

People are submitting their own designs for Google's new app icons, and the trend has caught the attention of CEO Sundar Pichai. Some of the icons for your go-to Google apps are getting a revamp over ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Since launch, Gemini has had its own distinct blue-purple color palette. Google is now ready to more closely align the Gemini app to the primary brand with a new icon. Back in April, Google updated ...

Google Maps’ new icon is now present in the app’s latest beta build. The icon retains the four core colors used by Google apps, but uses severe blur to blend them together. There are other minor ...

Ever since Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 was released a little over a week ago, the number of new features and changes we’ve discovered has almost been overwhelming. Material 3 Expressive is the star of the ...