Google Maps gets a new logo design on Android as well iOS. What is the reason for this change? Read the details and find out what's coming!
Google Maps changes face: Popular navigation app Android i iOS is getting a new logo design. Users have noticed that the traditional four-color Google logo has been replaced with a simple black and white inscription Google MapsThe change comes in version 25.21 for Android and 25.22 for iOS and so far it is showing on some devices like Pixel 6Pro with Android 16 QPR 1 Beta 1, but not yet on iPhonech 15 Pro Max s iOS 18. 5.
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Why this change? Google hasn't officially explained why it changed the logo, but it seems to be mostly about branding. While the new logo won't make things any faster or offer better navigation, it could be a preparation for a larger app redesign or a unification of the visual identity across platforms.
Where can you find the logo? The new look is located in the lower left corner of the map. Previously, users saw the traditional Google logo in four colors (blue, red, yellow, and green). After the update, only the black and white inscription appears here Google MapsThe search bar at the top of the app, however, still retains the four-color Google logo and icon. Google Lens, so the full transition is not yet complete.
What else is changing? Not much so far – at least in terms of navigation and features. The four-color logo still appears in the search box, and not even on the web mobile version maps.google.com has not yet seen a change. So if you feel that your Google Maps no different from the previous version, you are not alone.
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How to try the change? Android users can update the app in Google Play Store and check if the change has taken effect. On iOS download the app from App Storeif you don't have it installed yet. iPhone users can also use Apple Maps, eventual beta green Apple Maps via web browsers.
What do you think about this change? Let us know in the comments if you like the new look or if you prefer the classic four-color logo.
Compared to Waze Google maps It lags behind. Most drivers are fine with it, but not me. I prefer Waze, which reports traffic information by voice.
Well, I don't know about others, but I'm more interested in the features that Google Maps offers than what color the inscription is somewhere in the bottom corner 🙄