Google Messages, Phone by Google, and Google Contacts get new, updated icons.

Google is now rolling out three new icons for your Phone, Messages, and Contacts. According to Google’s whole post about it, the new icons are sharper and clearer on your home screen. You’ll notice the “crisp gradient” with easily readable edges. Here’s an excerpt from their announcement post. The new icons are sharper and clearer...

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Google Messages, Phone by Google, and Google Contacts get new, updated icons.

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Oct 21
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9to5Google: New Google Phone, Messages, and Contacts app icons roll out [U: Wear OS]
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The Keyword (XX): Google is updating the icons for Messages, Phone, and Contacts with a sleeker, cohesive design. See the new look for your home screen.
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9to5Google: Google rolling out gradient icon redesigns for Contacts, Messages, and Phone
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The Keyword (XX): Google is updating the icons for Messages, Phone, and Contacts with a sleeker, cohesive design. See the new look for your home screen.
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Droid Life (XX): Google is now rolling out three new icons for your Phone, Messages, and Contacts. According to Google’s whole post about it, the new icons a