Google is redesigning things.

Google is planning a major redesign across its apps—and it’s a bigger deal than it looks. From new gradient icons to a complete Google Workspace overhaul, this update aims to fix one of the biggest complaints: apps that all look the same. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/Join9to5Google Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2026/04/26/gmail-google-gradient-redesign/ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: [email protected] ## Follow us https://www.instagram.com/9to5google/ https://twitter.com/9to5Google/ https://facebook.com/9to5Google/ Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanInTheKnow 🎥 Other channels 🎥 https://youtube.com/9to5Mac/ https://youtube.com/electrekco/ https://youtube.com/9to5Toys/ https://youtube.com/dronedj/ Damien's favorite gear: - Panasonic Lumix S5 II X: https://amzn.to/3Vqce8E - Panasonic 85mm f1.8: https://amzn.to/3rkwHdQ - Sigma 28-70mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/4ahsoW2 - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3exGWGA - RODE NTG-3: https://amzn.to/3iidwNu Jordan's favorite gear: - Canon R8: https://amzn.to/3URdIIN - Canon RF 50mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/3UGwIti - Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3SIO6ej - MacBook Pro 14-inch: https://amzn.to/3I6ZDPA - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3wnmUu4 - NEEWER 72 Inch Tripod: https://amzn.to/49FZqP7 Timestamps -- 00:00 Google’s Big Redesign Overview 00:19 Why Previous Icons Were Confusing 00:43 New Gradient Icon Style Explained 01:19 Workspace Apps Getting a Major Overhaul 02:06 Moving Away from Uniform Design Rules 02:27 Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides Changes 03:30 Meet & Chat Icon Redesigns 04:21 Gmail, Calendar & Tasks Updates 05:39 Voice, Keep, Forms & Sites Tweaks 07:44 What About Other Google Apps? 08:15 Final Thoughts: Usability vs Consistency