App's greeting on Gemini adopts a deep blue hue, Sporting an updated icon design
In a recent update, Google has refreshed the Gemini app icon, aligning it with the tech giant's classic four-color scheme and modern design. The new icon, featuring a gradient and rounded points, replaces the previous blue-purple two-toned design. This change signals Gemini's integration as a key part of Google's app suite.
The updated Android homescreen widget also debuted, featuring new shortcuts such as Video and Screenshare, and a simplified prompt field labeled "Gemini" instead of "Ask Gemini". However, it's worth noting that this updated Gemini icon is currently rolling out mainly on Android, with updates for the web and iOS versions expected soon.
As for the Recents menu icon, there has been no specific mention of changes in the available information. The focus of the reported updates has been on the app icon and widget improvements.
Meanwhile, NotebookLM has been introduced to the web app launcher, joining recent additions like YouTube Music and Google Wallet. No new information about any updates to the Gemini app or its features other than those mentioned has been provided.
If users are not seeing the new blue greeting in the Google app, force stopping the app may help. However, no information about changes to the Gemini app on iPhone or the introduction of Veo 3 for the Gemini app on any platform has been shared.
[1] Source: TechCrunch, "Google updates Gemini app icon and widget", July 2025 [2] Source: 9to5Google, "Google refreshes Gemini app icon with new colorful design", July 2025 [3] Source: Android Police, "Google updates Gemini app icon and widget", July 2025
The new Android homescreen widget for the Gemini app, encompassing shortcuts like Video and Screenshare, mirrors the updated app icon's gradient and rounded design in line with Google's technology advancements. In this context, the shift in the Gemini app's appearance signifies a tech-savvy transformation as it takes a more prominent role in Google's suite of applications.
