Google started rolling out a new interface for Gmail last month, with a much brighter appearance and more rounded elements. In a surprise announcement, the company is now doing the same for Google Drive. Beyond the much brighter interface, there are some small functional changes.

Here are the alterations that Google pointed out:

  • The logo in the top left has been changed to the Google Drive logo.
  • If you’ve added a custom company logo, it is now in the top right.
  • The Settings icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
  • The Help Center icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
  • The page background is now white, not gray.
  • The “New” button has been updated.
  • The font used for headers has been changed.

The new design has already started to roll out, but Google says it won't reach 100% of users for another few days. It definitely fits in with the new Gmail and the rest of Google's updated apps, but I think I prefer the old look.

Source: G Suite Updates