Google Maps for Android is now ditching the signature blue it uses for buttons, text, and other UI elements, replacing it with shades of blue-green that look better with the app's color palette
The change is now rolling out to Android users who have the app version 24.49.06.x or later. Many Google apps have adopted the dynamic color, which comes with the Material Design language. However, Google Maps still has a static palette for a long time. The blue color was featured, which is now changing to a teal color for Android users
For now, the change appears to be for Google Maps users on Android, and it's unclear if the iPhone version of the app will get the new design tweak
The new shades of blue are available across the entire Google Maps app, and the change affects buttons, text, and other UI elements. The tab icons in the bottom navigation bar have also been colored a modern shade, while the labels below them have been turned black for a more contrasting look
While some may not like the new look, the green-blue color actually looks much better on the app than the general blue color. It's a more modern color and looks more sophisticated, giving Google Maps a nicer look and making it look like a 2024 app. Furthermore, the previous blue color was too saturated for the app without needing to be