

The YouTube mobile app also started rolling out new gesture controls, including a double-tap to fast-forward or rewind.

Material Design principles dominate the latest desktop version, with a fresh and intuitive interface, that includes a cinematic dark theme. YouTube This year, YouTube got a brand new logo! Designed for a multi-screen world, the mark can be pared down to a simple red icon on smaller screens. There’s also a dedicated column for customizing updates based on your own interests-putting you in control of the news. Though not a balm for this year’s fast-paced news cycle, the new layout deploys the use of cards, which make it easier to scan headlines and uncover different perspectives on the same story. Google News A timely update brought new UI and an uncluttered look to Google News on desktop. The refresh also helps surface the most relevant on-screen information, like gas stations if you’re driving, or train stations if you’re mapping a route in transit mode. Google Maps A clean new color scheme and icon set supercharged the visual hierarchy of Google Maps. The Verge also called the redesign “infinitely prettier,” we simply call it Material. Updated with a more modern palette and a responsive layout, new features allow you to get the deets on conference rooms, add docs or spreadsheets to your calendar invites (no more excuses for skipping out on meeting prep), and coordinate between multiple team members with side-by-side scheduling views. Google Calendar Though it can’t magically do away with meetings, the new Google Calendar is designed to help you get things done.
