Google AI Introduces Gemini Visual Update With Blue Gradient Ring for Paid Subscribers

Google's rolling out an AI-themed visual tweak for paid accounts

A new ring in a blue and purple gradient is appearing around Google profile images, replacing the old four-color ring. Google seems to be on a mission to fill its software with as many visual reminders of Gemini as possible. Google recently launched new Gemini integration for Chrome on Android that adds a prominent Gemini button to the browser's UI. Now, users on Google's paid AI plans are starting to see a new, Gemini-themed effect appearing around their Google Account profile pictures. As spotted by 9to5Google, some customers on all of Google's paid subscription plans have seen a Gemini-themed, blue-and-purple ring replace the standard four-color ring that's denoted a Google One subscription for some time now. Subscribers on lower-tier plans are also being nudged to upgrade to Ultra. The new Gemini-themed ring is appearing throughout the Google ecosystem. 9to5 reports that it's reaching subscribers "on a per-device basis," and that it'll likely appear across most of your Google apps all at the same time. Commenters say that they've got updated version on Google One Basic and Google One Standard subscriptions, too, despite those plans not being explicitly AI-branded. Sure enough, I'm also seeing the change on my personal Google account, which is on the Standard subscription. This updated graphic won't change much for users, of course. Slightly more grating is a new button showing up in the Google Account menu on Android that encourages users on the company's lower-tier paid AI plans to "Upgrade to Google AI Ultra," its highest-end subscription offering that comes in at a whopping $99.99 per month. Per the report, this updated visual isn't showing up for most users yet. If you're subscribed to any Google One or Google AI plan, keep an eye out for it appearing around your Google profile photo soon.

Google rolling out new gradient AI ring for subscribers on Android, web

Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you're subscribed to a paid AI tier. Previously, Google used a four-color ring -- red, blue, green, and yellow -- around your Account avatar to indicate that you were a Google One subscriber. With the advent of AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra, Google is switching to a blue gradient ring in the vast majority of first-party apps. Tapping reveals an updated design for the fullscreen menu that is a bit more compact. Your email address, profile picture, and name are now placed in a card that notes your tier. The account switcher is also part of this card. "Manage your Google Account" appears next with increased prominence, while there is an "Upgrade to Google AI Ultra" or similar upsell to round things out. Old vs. new On Android, this is rolling out on a per-device basis. If it's available on your phone or tablet, it will appear for the vast majority of apps at once. That said, not all apps have been updated with support today. The web is seeing a similar launch (with the example below from the google.com homepage). This is not yet widely available as of today, but it's appearing for more users.

Google Updates Account Menu With Gemini-Themed Effect

Google has introduced a new visual indicator for its paid AI plans across Android and the web. With the latest update, a blue gradient ring appears around the profile picture of paid Google One and Google AI subscribers. This replaces the four-colour ring previously associated with Google One accounts. The new design offers a Gemini-themed effect. The latest update seems to be available for a select number of users at the moment. Google Adds New Gradient Profile Ring for Subscribers As per user reports on X, Google AI Plus, AI Pro, or AI Ultra subscribers are seeing a blue gradient ring in their account profile picture. This blue halo replaces the previously available multicoloured ring, which offers red, blue, green, and yellow shades. The latest blue gradient ring resembles Gemini's icon. Some users on X claim that they are seeing a redesigned interface with Google One Basic and Google One Standard subscriptions. Tapping the profile picture shows a redesigned full-screen menu with a more compact layout. The email address, profile picture, and name now appear together in a card that displays the subscription tier. Additionally, the account switcher is also integrated into the same section. "Manage your Google Account" is shown below, followed by "Upgrade to Google AI Ultra." A report by 9to5Google says that the blue halo redesign is rolling out on a per-device basis. If it's available on your phone or tablet, it will appear for the supported apps at once. Not all apps have been updated with support yet. A similar rollout is underway on the web, but the update remains limited and isn't yet widely available. Meanwhile, Google updated Gmail's Gemini-powered Help Me Write feature last month to give users greater control over AI-generated email drafts. The company has also launched its latest AI model, Gemini 3.7 Flash, earlier this month. It succeeds Gemini 3.6 Flash. The new model is available to developers, enterprises, and individual users.