First look: Google Messages gets a new gradient icon
Messages now looks a lot like its other Google app siblings.
Google has introduced a redesigned icon for its Messages app in the beta version v20261030, showcasing a new gradient appearance. This updated icon replaces the previous minimalist, interlocking flat pill design, which was distinctive yet somewhat abstract in its messaging app connotation. The new icon features a rounded speech bubble and a blue gradient, aligning it more harmoniously with other recently revamped icons from Google's suite.
The change is currently live for beta testers, yet the exact timeline for a stable rollout has not been disclosed. The shift is part of a broader rebranding effort, aiming to blend the Google Messages icon with the gradient trend seen in other Google applications.
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