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Google Updates Workspace App Icons, Prompting Memes on X
Google announced Tuesday that it is updating icons for Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and other Workspace apps to improve visual consistency. The redesign has generated user-created memes on X that suggest alternative designs based on clothing and household items.
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Google stated Tuesday that it is updating the icons for its Workspace applications over the next several weeks. The company said the new designs aim to increase consistency across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and related services. Users on X responded by posting alternative icon concepts that use everyday objects.
Examples include Doc Martens for Docs, bed sheets for Sheets, and sandals for Slides.
One post suggested a clothing and textiles line using shorts for YouTube Shorts, sandals, and bed sheets. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai replied to that post with two thinking-face emojis. Further posts extended the theme, including a leather jacket for Google Drive.
Another user wrote that they were a fan of the trend. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The company has previously developed wearable products and plans to release AI-powered glasses later this year in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
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