Google will retire Chrome’s HTTPS padlock icon because no one knows what it means Google says only 11% of users understand "the precise meaning of the lock icon." ...

Google announced that the lock will be replaced by a new “tune” icon with the release of Chrome 117 in September to help users better understand what its actual purpose is.

Google Chrome To replace it, the team behind Chrome is working on a version of tune icon (pictured at right) that encourages people to click and check for vital privacy and security information.

Your toolbar in Google Chrome is always present, and now you can customize it with additional buttons and functions so it's more efficient than ever.

Google says it will roll out the new icon with Chrome 117, which is set to launch in September, 2023. But folks running beta, dev, or canary channel builds of Chrome may be able to see it sooner.

Google Font shows these as examples of tune icons: And this is the new icon that Chrome will feature: Chrome’s statement explained the reasons for choosing a tune icon: ...

Google changed all of its browser icons recently as part of a rebranding for G Suite, which is now called Google Workspace, including Gmail, Meet, … ...