The new icon, which you can see in the picture above, shows the Google “g” subtly added on top of a map that also includes the iconic Google Maps pin. Previously the icon only showed a blue ...

The iconic pin shape with a shaper point at the bottom is gone, though it’s obviously still the app icon. Google Maps is instead opting for something shorter and more rounded with a white ...

Google Maps is turning 15 years old, and to celebrate, Google is rolling out a new icon for the service along with a slightly redesigned app and a couple of new features. The biggest change here ...

Don't worry, Google isn't changing the 'G', nor the main pin icon for Google Maps, but it has redesigned the iconic pins within Google Maps on its app for phones and the web. It's Okay team ...

Now it's time to use the pin. If you click the blue Navigate icon in the info box, Google Maps will open the navigation page. You can enter the starting location and get driving directions.