The refreshed, modernized design language is the boldest we’ve seen from Google thus far. Full of personality, it places a huge emphasis on blur effects, natural animation physics, and an abundance of ...

For the past couple of months, I’ve been using a prerelease smartphone operating system that represents a significant design overhaul, with a greater focus on transparency and new visual elements that ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Following the editor in August, the homepages of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides now have Material 3 Expressive. There’s the search app bar and large FAB, which is the only component themed with ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Material 3 Expressive is Google's new software design language. Meant to bring both a fresh coat of paint and increased ...

Material 3 Expressive was officially unveiled last week at The Android Show, with Google releasing guidance at that time. At I/O 2025, we had a “Build next-level UX with Material 3 Expressive” session ...

Google accidentally showed off its big Android design refresh last week, but now Material 3 Expressive is official. Google says the new interface will begin with Android OS, but it will eventually ...

The Pixel Recorder app joins other notable Google apps in receiving the Material 3 Expressive redesign with enhanced user experience. These features include a revamp layout, vibrant colors, and ...

Google Keep on Android is finally getting the taste of Material 3 Expressive. The redesign arrives with the app version 5.25.282.00.90 and revamps the search bar, icons, and more. However, UI change ...

No, I’m not talking about iOS 26, where Apple is seemingly changing its mind about the extent of its “Liquid Glass” design language with every subsequent beta. There are some great new features in ...