Google's New App Icons Become Internet Meme

Google's recently updated app icons have quickly become the subject of internet memes. Users are widely sharing humorous takes on the new designs.

27 May, 21:51 — 27 May, 21:51

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Google Workspace apps are used by billions globally, making any significant design change highly visible and subject to widespread public reaction. The rapid memefication highlights the internet's role in shaping public perception of major brand updates.

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Google revamped its Workspace app icons
The new app icons have become an internet meme

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Google revamped the icons for Gmail and other apps

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Jokes about leather jackets and Doc Martens ensued regarding the new icons

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Business InsiderMostly Factual3h ago

Google's new app icons are getting the meme treatment

Google revamped its Workspace app icons. Google Google revamped the icons for Gmail and other apps, inspiring a flurry of memes. Jokes about leather jackets and Doc Martens ensued as the conversation took a hilarious turn. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai responded to one that used a pair of shorts to represent YouTube Shorts. People are submitting their own designs for Google's new app icons, and the trend has caught the attention of CEO Sundar Pichai. Some of the icons for your go-to Google app...

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago