Google Wallet icon receives subtle gradient redesign with narrower yellow card

7 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Apr 28

The updated icon, featuring a glow on blue and red sections, is now visible on the Google Wallet homepage but not yet on the app icon as of version 26.19.
This change precedes a major passes redesign and follows similar gradient updates for Google Photos, Search, Gemini, Home, and Maps.
Google Wallet recently added support for more digital passport IDs and flight tracking, while Workspace and Google Health icons are also set for redesigns.

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