So I was using google reader, and I realized that the icon changed from Beta to Labs. So I was looking through all of google's lab products, and they all have the new logo. It seems that google is trying to get away from the beta insignia and making a distinction with everything in the lab. |
Everything in the lab. But not everything. Gmail is Beta still, so is Google Calendar. |
Wow.. youre right.. its odd to see a Google Logo without a beta symbol on it..
but nice going Google!! |
Google Web accelerator hasn't got the labs logo, even though it is in the labs. Is this porduct still being worked on? |
yeah.. Google Maps doesnt have the logo either |
Thats because Google Maps is a 'graduate' of labs and not acutally in it anymore. In fact Google Maps(.com) is not even in beta. |
ohh really.. ok.. i thought it was at beta phase and had an upgrade..
ok thanks for the newsflash :) |
I think it was answered in the Q&A session yesterday. Basically Google say they want to better differentiate between their latest playful lab creations, and tools they plan to release big time to the world. I guess they were annoyed by press coverage putting down beta products...? |