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The Google app for iOS got a hefty update on Thursday with\u2014yep, you guessed it\u2014a fresh coat of Material Design. Google\u2019s terrific new design approach looks pretty slick running on an iOS device\u2014you get those nice, bright colors, the rolodex multi-tasking view, and some great animations. Despite being banished from iOS long ago, Google\u2019s standalone apps have always looked amazing on Apple\u2019s platform, and today\u2019s update is no different.<\/p>\n
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But it\u2019s not just about how the Google app looks; it also performs a little differently, too. With the update, you can easily search Google Maps from right within the app, and there\u2019s now a new \u201crecents\u201d button that makes organizing your searches even easier. Additionally, there\u2019s a new Google button at the bottom of the app now that essentially acts like a \u201chome\u201d button. It\u2019s like Google has managed to include a miniature version of Android inside iOS.<\/p>\n
This is all in addition to the Google Now cards that are already within the app itself. If you\u2019ve been in search for a slice of Android, but still want the goodies iOS 8 has to offer, this is a pretty nice way to get acclimated to Google\u2019s platform. Material Design, as expected, looks great, and the new functionality makes the app even more powerful. The update can be downloaded now through the iOS App Store.<\/p>\n