Google rolling out gradient ring for subscribers on Android, web
▼ Summary
– Google is replacing the four-color Google One subscriber ring with a blue gradient ring around the Account photo to indicate paid tier status.
– The blue ring applies to Google One tiers and the newer AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra subscriptions.
– Tapping the ring opens a redesigned, more compact fullscreen menu with a card showing your email, profile picture, name, and tier, plus the account switcher.
– The menu gives increased prominence to “Manage your Google Account” and includes an upsell prompt like “Upgrade to Google AI Ultra.”
– The rollout is per-device on Android, appears across most apps at once, and is also launching on the web, though it is not yet widely available.
Google is now rolling out a fresh visual cue for paid subscribers, swapping the familiar four-color avatar ring for a sleek blue gradient ring across Android and the web. The change is designed to make subscription status instantly recognizable in first-party apps.
Previously, a ring in red, blue, green, and yellow around your Account photo signaled a Google One membership. Now, with the introduction of AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra plans, Google is shifting to a more modern gradient treatment. Notably, this update also applies to non-AI Google One tiers, so the new ring isn’t exclusive to AI subscribers.
When you tap your avatar, the fullscreen menu has been redesigned for a more streamlined look. Your name, email address, and profile picture now sit inside a dedicated card that clearly labels your current tier, with the account switcher integrated into the same section. Below that, the “Manage your Google Account” link gets added prominence, and there’s typically an upsell prompt, such as “Upgrade to Google AI Ultra,” to encourage further engagement.
On Android, the rollout is happening on a per-device basis. If your phone or tablet receives the update, you’ll see the new ring across most apps simultaneously, though some applications haven’t been updated to support it yet. The web experience is following suit, with the example visible on the google.com homepage.
As of today, the feature isn’t widely available, but it’s gradually reaching more users. If you don’t see it yet, it’s likely just a matter of time before the rollout reaches your account.
(Source: 9to5google.com)
