Google cites AI for the rationale it made modifications to its app icons
A few months in the past, again in September, Google defined the rationale for this transformation by stating, “Whereas staying true to Google’s iconic 4 colours, the brighter hues and gradient design symbolize the surge of AI-driven innovation and artistic power throughout our merchandise and know-how.” Google has determined to make use of the gradient look to symbolize “all of Google.” The Alphabet subsidiary will “proceed this replace throughout extra merchandise, platforms and providers over the approaching months.”
In the course of the spring, Google introduced its change to the icon for the Google app. | Picture credit-9to5Google
The outdated Google Maps icon on the left, and the brand new one coming quickly. | Picture credit-9to5Google
The Google Images icon retains 4 distinct sections, one for every coloration. The distinction is that every of the 4 blades making up the pinwheel now makes use of a gradient design from the within of every blade to the skin. The brand new icon can be bigger.
On the left, the outdated Google Images icon with the up to date con on the fitting. | Picture credit-9to5Google
These Google apps could possibly be subsequent
Different icons that might quickly get modified embody the Play Retailer, Chrome, and the Calendar apps. These three nonetheless have the 4 colours (pink, yellow, inexperienced, blue) divided into 4 sections, every full of one stable coloration. Should you ask me, the gradient look seems to be a pleasant enchancment and all of Google’s apps will sport higher wanting icons as soon as this course of is totally completed.
