Gmail Gets Blue Overhaul as Google Updates Android App

Google has rolled out a new design for Gmail on Android devices, introducing blue stars and markers to indicate unread messages. The update aims to make it easier for users to identify new emails.

The changes were first spotted by Lucas Gouveia, who shared images of the updated interface on Android Police. The new design features blue stars next to messages that have not been read, replacing the traditional orange color.

Android Police writer Chandra Steele noted that the update is a part of Google's ongoing efforts to revamp its Gmail app and make it more intuitive for users. She has been writing about tech for her entire journalism career and has previously worked as senior features writer at PCMag, where she covered topics such as crypto.