Google refreshes Android logo with 3D Bugdroid looks, intros new features too!

Google updates its logo with a new cute 3D look of the famous robot head. They also introduced new features in the OS.

The new look variations!

Google gives the Android logo a makeover!

While we all await the launch of the upcoming stable version of Android 14, Google has changed its logo which they said will add "more weight to its appearance". 

The simpler peaking head variation

You will also notice that the Android will be spelled with a capital A on the first letter versus the previous small a. The letters n and r also appeared more rounded this time.

Looking at the logo, it no longer appears flat instead it is now a 3D Android Head also known as the Bugdroid.

Google also has shown the full 3D body instead of just the usual peeking head that we've been seeing for four years since they changed the logo.

Anyways, there are varieties actually, you could see a rainbow, a mirror ball, the normal ones, a sketch look, and more.

You can view it here to learn more about the story behind the makeover.

Moving forward, in line with Google's move they are also introducing new features for the Android software.

The At a Glance widget

First is the "At a Glance widget", which will have a more prominent image and more information lines. Google says this is their way of letting you see that their AI is working in plain sight.

The Lookout

Also using AI, Android users with visual impairments can rely on apps such as "Lookout" to get assistance by searching the Image in the Q and A feature. What's even better, the app supports 24 languages while the popular ones are Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

Google Wallet

Google also adds Library cards in the Google Wallet. Using this feature lets you digitize passes using a barcode or QR that will only work on certain settings such as library cards or gym passes. Simply take a picture of the pass, and Wallet will keep it.

Another update is that Android Auto can now handle both Webex and Zoom calls natively, so users can utilize a big screen in the car and then deal with the other calls using the phone screen.

Users of Fitbit and Google Fit may now use the Assistant as part of their daily wake-up ritual to hear their sleep data.

Finally, the Android's new look will start appearing in future software updates and phone releases. The new feature should begin to roll out within this week.

What do you guys think?

Source: Google