According to Google, this sleek revamp is consistent with its Material design philosophy, which it applies to all of its products. Mobile and web devices will both see the revised interface. Google adds that there are "no functional impacts or changes, this is strictly a change in visual appearance."
First, in keeping with Material Design, the entire design is now lighter and more suited to a wider range of screen sizes, including foldable screens. Overall, Google has simplified and made the user interface easier to read.