Google Updates Icons for Three Apps to Sharpen Home Screen Appearance

Google has begun rolling out refreshed icons for three apps: Google Contacts, Google Messages, and Phone by Google. The company announced the change in a blog post and said the rollout starts today.

Visual update across three apps

The new icons use gradient coloring and updated curvature. Google says the design is intended to make the icons appear sharper and clearer on the home screen. The Messages icon also moves the app closer to Google’s other refreshed icons.

The update was not a surprise. Earlier coverage had noted that Google was preparing a redesign for the Messages app icon. The source image is credited to Edgar Cervantes of Android Authority. After an early look at the new Google Messages icon, Google made the broader icon redesign official.

What readers should notice

The confirmed details concern the icon appearance of Google Contacts, Google Messages, and Phone by Google. Because the rollout begins today, users may see the change at different times. The announcement describes the refreshed design, gradient coloring, curvature, and home-screen clarity as the main points.