Key Points:
- New Icon Set Arrival: Google Weather icons transform, now featuring 3D elements, rolling out widely across At a Glance and Pixel Weather widgets.
- Design Overhaul: Departing from the flat design of the previous set, the updated icons sport a darker color palette reminiscent of last year’s Google Weather redesign, with subtle shifts like the sun’s hue veering closer to orange.
- Platform Reach: While prominently featured in Pixel Launcher’s At a Glance widget and Pixel Weather widgets, the new icon set is also integrated into the standalone At a Glance widget, catering to Android users across various devices.
In a subtle yet significant update, Google has refreshed its Weather icon set, injecting a touch of dimensionality into your daily forecast. The once-flat icons have now been endowed with 3D elements, lending a new visual depth to your weather updates.
This aesthetic overhaul, reminiscent of last year’s Google Weather redesign, comes with a darker color palette, subtly altering familiar hues like the sun’s radiant glow, which now leans closer to a warm orange hue than its traditional yellow.
The rollout, which commenced with sporadic appearances in February, has now reached a wider audience, gracing the screens of At a Glance widgets and Pixel Weather widgets alike. Despite the primary showcase being on Pixel devices, the impact of the update is palpable even on other Android devices equipped with the At a Glance widget.
This server-side update unveiled on a Thursday morning, surprised many users, who woke up to find their weather icons sporting a fresh, modern look. While the new color palette hasn’t yet extended to Google Weather or Search cards, the evolution of these icons heralds a subtle yet significant step forward in visualizing your daily weather updates.
