In late 2025, Google started rolling out new icons with a gradient design. Now it seems the new look is coming to the rest of Google’s apps. 9to5Google got its hands on images of the new icons that ditch the uniform circle design that tries to cram in every color of the Google logo.
In general, the looks are softer. Corners are rounder, the gradients gently transition from almost pastel to the more saturated Google primary colors. We’ve already seen this new design language show in updated versions of the Google G logo, as well as Gemini, Photos, and Maps. According to 9to5, this represents the presence of AI-powered features.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-popular-montreal-street-mural.jpg?id=59747045&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=45%2C0%2C45%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>A new report just ranked <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/best-cities-in-canada" target="_blank">Canada's coolest cities</a> — and it looks like Montreal still has plenty of street cred.</p><p>Toronto, on the other hand, didn't exactly make the splash it was hoping for. The rankings, based on a study conducted by <a href="https://blog.betway.com/casino/the-coolest-cities-in-north-america/" target="_blank">Betway</a> and released on March 25, considered factors like median age, vegan and vegetarian restaurants, hidden-gem eateries, record stores, live music events, and tattoo parlors. Toronto landed in a disappointing seventh place with an index score of 19.52 — trailing behind cities like Ottawa, Calgary, and even Edmonton. Yikes.</p><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><p>Meanwhile, its cultural rival, Montreal, managed to snag third place with a higher index score of 21.64, proving it has more than just <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-bagels" target="_blank">bagels</a> and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/poutine-montreal" target="_blank">poutine</a> going for it.</p><p>So what gave Montreal the edge? </p><p>For one, its music scene seems to be thriving. The city boasts 802 upcoming music events, translating to about 50 events per 100,000 people. Toronto, by comparison, has more events overall (1,154), but they're spread across a far larger population, giving it a weaker score per capita. Montreal also dominates when it comes to hidden-gem eateries, with 138 unique spots — almost double what Toronto offers (66 hidden gems). That culinary creativity clearly counts for something.</p><p>Even when it comes to tattoo culture, Montreal holds its own. The city boasts 67 tattoo parlors, while Toronto has 113. But when adjusted for population, Montreal's higher density of shops gives it a cooler edge. As for the top two spots, Vancouver, who recently <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/poutine-cities-ranked-quebec" target="_blank">bested Montreal in a poutine ranking</a>, and Victoria came out on top with index scores of 21.91 and 21.82, respectively, thanks to their multicultural energy and laid-back vibes. Meanwhile, Quebec City and Winnipeg rounded out the list with scores of 43.1 and 38.1.</p><p>Here's the full list of Canada's top 10 coolest cities, according to Betway:</p><ol><li>Vancouver</li><li>Victoria</li><li>Montreal</li><li>Edmonton</li><li>Calgary</li><li>Ottawa</li><li>Toronto</li><li>Surrey</li><li>Quebec City</li><li>Winnipeg</li></ol><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
<p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
