The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon.

In the world of meaningless posts, I have a good one for you today – the Google App icon on your phone now has a bigger “G” logo. Yeah, I know, this is uhhhh, a waste of your time, but it’s 2026 and ...

Back in December, Google started rolling out a dedicated “Weather” icon that appeared in the app grid on Pixel phones and tablets. In recent days, this shortcut has been removed. This “Weather” ...

Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.

Dark modes are a common thing in the software world, and nearly every big app now has such a visual style. It makes sense, as a dark mode makes applications easier to use at night, albeit some users ...

Google appears to have begun rolling out its first change to its "G" icon in nearly 10 years on May 12. The icon was changed from having four solid color blocks in the letter to a gradient between the ...

Google Maps is the most popular app with more than a billion active users monthly. It uses various icons and symbols to represent various places. Every symbol and icon used on Google Maps and what ...

Google is tightening up Android’s visual consistency by making themed app icons mandatory. Themed icons first appeared in Android 13, but adoption has been spotty, with major apps like TikTok still ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The Google app has a new icon. This app icon shows off a new design for Google's compact 'G' logo. The icon is available ...

Custom icon packs are not all created equal. Many, sadly, introduce more problems than they solve. But every now and then, I stumble upon an icon pack that feels like a genuine improvement rather than ...

Google TV, known for its versatility and user-friendly interface, underwent a significant performance upgrade in December, focusing on faster load times and overall enhancements. Now, the tech giant ...