Google app beta just got a bigger, bolder icon

Technology Jan 06, 2026

Google's Android app beta (version 17.0) now comes with a slightly larger and fuller-looking "G" icon.
This small tweak reverses the size cut from last May, making the Google app match up better with icons like Gemini, Home, and Photos—though Maps is still waiting for its turn.

When's it coming to everyone?

If you're not on the beta, you're likely still seeing version 16.49.
The new look should roll out to all users soon—probably within a week—with regular updates to Android and iOS apps resuming after the holidays.