Google Messages is adopting a gradient icon design, visible in the latest app update.
The change aligns Messages with a broader Google visual refresh, pushing its app suite toward a unified aesthetic language. No feature changes are bundled with this update. It is cosmetic, but it signals Google is actively grooming its core apps for a consistent look.
The original article is worth checking for screenshots of the new icon and any beta channel specifics tied to the rollout.
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