Google Subtly Updates Its Iconic G Logo After Nearly a Decade

For the first time since September 2015, Google has updated its iconic circular 'G' logo. The previously solid red, yellow, green, and blue colors have now been replaced with a smooth gradient blending all four seamlessly.

The change was first noticed in the Google Search beta app for iOS and Android. The new gradient design aligns with Google’s Gemini AI branding and recent updates to the Search app’s look and feel.

This visual refresh seems to be part of a broader shift towards a unified design identity focused on AI integration. Meanwhile, the main "Google" wordmark remains unchanged.

Public reactions have been mixed. Some users appreciated the subtle modern touch, while others humorously described it as a simple "layer blur" effect.

So far, Google has not released an official statement regarding the reason or intent behind this visual update.

Even though subtle, this change reflects Google’s ongoing efforts to unify its branding as AI becomes more deeply integrated across its ecosystem.