Google Maps New AI-Driven Icon

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As 9to5Google reported, a few months after revealing the new icon for its G, Google Maps and Google Photos also got a similar redesign.

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This change is part of a broader visual identity evolution, which Google says symbolizes the “surge of AI-driven innovation” across its products, aligning with the look of its Gemini AI.

The icon of Google Maps still remains a pin, but the shape is modernized and thinner. The internal circle is much larger, and the partitions of colors are removed and replaced with a gradient. This change is to reflect the presence of Gemini-powered features in place listings.

What do you think about this new icon? Which one do you prefer?

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Ciao @Amiran ,

9to5google is among my list and this morning I read the article.

I do understand the need of “refreshing” a logo a pin or an image but, this time, I do not like it. Too psychedelic for me. Anyway I’'ll update my T-shirt and hats for the next summer

Ciao

Marco

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Hello, @Amiran

I don’t know, I got used to the old

I’m not sure that the new label with gradient will be easily read in small size.

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@MarcoDavoli I don’t prefer the new one, too. Especially that big circle.

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@Amiran

After reading your post, I tried to recall (without looking) the current logo, and I failed. So in my case, as long as the basic shape remains the same, they could change it every week and I probably would not even notice….

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@Amiran That’s great! I loved this new mix of colors and the connection with new technologies. I hope everyone gets used to it.

Thank you for bringing us the information.

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