Google changes its G logo for the first time in 10 years, minor change sends X users into a meme spiral

Hold onto your home screens, Google has given its legendary ‘G’ logo a fresh new fit, and it is serving sleek, modern, AI-powered vibes.

After ten solid years of rocking the same bold red, green, yellow, and blue blocks, the ‘G’ is stepping into 2025 with a makeover that is more glow-up than overhaul. Say goodbye to flat colour chunks and hello to smooth, seamless gradients. The redesigned icon now blends those familiar hues in a flowing ombré that screams “I am AI-ready.”

Did you notice the new logo of Google yet?

The change, first spotted by eagle-eyed users through the Google Search app on iOS (and now slowly creeping onto Android devices via beta version 16.18), is not loud, but it is loud enough for those of us who live for a good UI update. If you are squinting at your screen thinking, “Wait, what’s different?” do not worry — at smaller sizes, the transformation is as subtle as a sneaky software update. But zoom in, and the glow-up is real.

This is not just a facelift; it is a full-on brand shift. Google’s new design direction is clearly mirroring its AI obsession, from Gemini to generative everything. Just take a look at the Gemini assistant’s logo, already vibing with a cool blue-to-purple gradient. That aesthetic is not accidental, it is a calculated, cohesive identity move.

While many were stunned to see the change, a large chunk of people had their opinions on it, and let's just say, it was way too sarcastic, and also a bit true, because what has changed?

Is this just a minor update or something big is coming up?

But let us not get ahead of ourselves, the Google wordmark (you know, the big colourful "Google" we all see daily) has not changed. Yet. And while there is no confirmation whether other iconic logos like Chrome, Maps, or Gmail are getting gradient makeovers, it would not be surprising if Google starts painting the whole town ombré.

For now, the revamped ‘G’ is peeking out from iOS and Pixel devices. Meanwhile, other Android phones and web platforms are still repping the old-school icon. Do not worry, though, the new look is expected to roll out more widely soon.

So, is this just a minor logo update? Or is it the start of Google’s AI-fuelled aesthetic revolution? Either way, one thing is certain: even the tiniest tweaks can make the tech world lose its collective mind.