On social media platforms Android users have noticed that Google Maps now has a teal theme for certain elements of the app’s UI. Some screenshots of the app now show the new color theme used on the Directions, Start, and other buttons near the bottom of the screen. The tabs on the bottom of the display that a user selects will show up in a small teal “lozenge.”
Current blue theme of Google Maps on the left with the new teal look on the right. | Image credit-9to5Google
The current blue theme of Google Maps on the left with the new teal look on the right. | Image credit-9to5Google
It isn’t clear why Google decided to make this change and why it decided to go with teal. The new look does seem to bring some vibrancy to the app.
Since this update will arrive via a server-side update, users won’t have to do anything to receive it. You’ll probably notice it when the update hits your phone since the current blue theming brings a “heavier” feel to the app.
