Following Android, most Google apps on iOS now have the redesigned Google Account menu and switcher.
Previously, tapping the profile picture in the top-right corner of every Google application would open a floating window that lists all the accounts signed into your device. This pop-up let you see the app’s background to preserve context.
Old vs. new
On iOS, Google has migrated to a panel that slides up from the bottom of your screen. The first line has your Gmail address, with “Done” (instead of ‘x’) now at the right. You get a large circular avatar with a “Hi, [name]!” greeting and bigger “Manage your Google Account” button. There’s a “Switch account” dropdown menu that also lets you “Add another account” or “Manage accounts on this device.” Each item is placed in a Material 3 Expressive container.
Next is a “More from [app]” section that lists app-specific actions, like settings or whatever secondary navigation the application has placed there. When you scroll down, the profile image gets docked next to the email in the top line.
On the iPad, apps use a floating window instead of going fullscreen.
Overall, this is a more prominent interface that is more obvious and user-friendly in some regards. However, in taking over the entire screen, context is lost. This redesign matches what you already get on the web.
As a reminder, you can still swipe up/down on the profile image to quickly switch accounts without leaving the app’s homepage.
On iOS, most Google apps now have this Account menu redesign. Gemini, Google Home, Photos, and Translate put many items in the account menu. In comparison, Google Workspace apps — Docs, Drive, Gmail, Keep, Meet, Sheets, Slides and Tasks — do not.
Big applications that haven’t been updated include Google (Search) and Maps. The YouTube family of apps continue to have their own design language.
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