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Google remakes Chrome logo, removes shine

Google has updated its logo for the Chrome browser, removing the "shine" and going minimalist on the design.

The remade logo follows Google's decision to remake the Chromium design last week. Chromium is the open-source foundation behind the browser.



Says the search giant:

Chrome has improved significantly since it was first released in 2008. We're working on refreshing the icon to better represent the speed and simplicity of the modern browser and operating system.

The logo will soon be available in all versions of Chrome, and is now available in the developer-channel for Chrome 11.

The updated browser will also add the ability to select multiple tabs, says Cnet.



Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 16 Mar 2011 17:41

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• 14 comments

• xaznboitx

  Pff, old one looks way newer than the new lame logo

  16.3.2011 17:46 #1

• 21Q

  Ehhh looks more like a downgrade to me. It reminds me of the days when tapes were still as storage backup xD
  The old one looks more high tech and futuristic.
  

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  16.3.2011 18:18 #2

• A5J4DX

  although its very very simple it somehow looks nice :s
  

  16.3.2011 18:32 #3

• xnmalletx

  i like it. simple.

  16.3.2011 18:55 #4

• biglo30

  Looks like a downgrade from futuristic to just plain and simple.
  

  
  

  16.3.2011 20:08 #5

• KillerBug

  The old logo was the only part of Chrome that I liked.
  

  
  

  16.3.2011 22:18 #6

• lycanthrope (unverified)

  666.... just like the old one.

  16.3.2011 23:36 #7

• fordsrule

  the old logo was way better

  17.3.2011 03:59 #8

• biglo30

  Originally posted by KillerBug: The old logo was the only part of Chrome that I liked. lol
  

  
  

  17.3.2011 11:33 #9

• fanwars

  It's not bad, it's just bit ... lame

  17.3.2011 13:33 #10

• adamryan

  Poor decision on Google's part, here. The old one looked like an ultra-badass pokeball that could catch masterballs.

  17.3.2011 15:42 #11

• xnonsuchx

  The old one always looked like a Simon game. :-) I don't like either, actually.

  17.3.2011 22:05 #12

• ps355528

  pfffftttt.. theres lots more to life than a stupid corporate logo.. like not being malicious spyware
  

  
  
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  18.3.2011 05:37 #13

• Bionetic

  I like the old logo better. The minimalist concept could have been a cool idea if it was done right, but it wasn't.

  18.3.2011 10:19 #14