In recent weeks (if not longer), Google Search has been testing a new dark theme that is blue and a bit darker.
The current dark theme is a dark gray that’s on the lighter side. Google Search has been testing a blue that is noticeably darker than what we have today. (In 2022, Google tested a fully black background.)
Old vs. new
You might encounter it when signed out of your Google Account in Incognito. It’s clearly still in testing, and does not appear on the main Google.com homepage. There are no changes to the light theme.
Meanwhile, we’re now seeing this dark blue background in the Google app on Android. It’s only appearing on one device running the latest beta (version 16.3.32).
This background is applied to the Home and Search tabs, including when browsing results. Saved and Notifications are still gray, while the Search field and bottom bar have also been refreshed. Both are lighter than the rest of the screen.
This small change makes the Google app feel a bit more modern and vibrant. It’s unclear whether Google will proceed with this design.
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Google app showing new bottom toolbar for Search, Discover pages
You can now search your Google Maps lists via Google Saved
Google Discover rolls out Material 3 redesign [U]
Google teases ‘AI Mode’ as new way to talk to Search [APK Insight]
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I love the dark theme more.