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TL;DR
- Google is reportedly bringing new logos for Google Photos and Maps.
- With this change, the apps are expected to get gradient icons as was recently rolled out for the Home app.
- As with the Google and Home apps, these new logos depict its shift towards an AI-first approach.
New logos or app icons typically mark significant shifts in identity for brands. In 2020, Google refreshed the icons — which have confused users to date — for several of its apps to highlight the more connected experiences across apps. More recently, it has been transitioning to new logos that depict its shift towards AI.
Following the recent changes to the logos, along with app icons, for the Google and Home apps on Android, the tech giant appears to be preparing for a wider refresh. Two more apps may soon receive their own versions of new icons with a more fluid, gradientized appearance: Google Photos and Maps.