Google may have updated its logo for first time in nearly 10 years

Google has reportedly changed its logo and is debuting a refresh of its recognisable multi-colored 'G' icon, marking the first visual update to the symbol in nearly a decade. The change is said to have begun to appear on the company's mobile applications on both Android and iOS, introducing a subtle but noticeable shift in design.The current circular 'G' icon was initially introduced on September 1, 2015, as part of a broader redesign that saw Google update its main six-letter wordmark to a modern, sans-serif typeface called Product Sans. Prior to that, the 'G' icon featured a lowercase white 'g' set against a solid blue background.According to a report by 9to5google, the updated icon moves away from the distinct, solid colour segments that have characterised the 'G' for the past ten years. Instead, the new design features a subtle blending effect, with the red section bleeding into the yellow, the yellow into the green, and the green flowing into the blue. The report goes on to say that the updated 'G' icon is currently in use by the Google Search app for iOS. On Monday (May 12), the change also arrived on the Android platform with the beta version of the Google app (version 16.18).While the change is rolling out, it is a relatively subtle alteration that users might not immediately notice, especially.As of the time of writing, checks by members of the Time of India-Gadgets Now team confirmed that they had not yet received the update featuring the refreshed 'G' icon on their devices, suggesting a phased rollout.Moreover, the report goes on to say that Google may not be simultaneously refreshing its main six-letter 'Google' wordmark. It also remains unclear whether this new blending style will be applied to other product logos that currently use the company's four-colour scheme, such as Chrome or Maps, although the design concept could theoretically be applied to their multi-sectional icons with relative ease.There have been reports which claim that Google plans to announce Material Design 3 in Android 16 at upcoming Google I/O, and it is speculated that an official announcement may be made at that time.