Google Maps for Android getting Material 3 Expressive tweaks
Since the Pixel 10 and Android 16 launch, the pace of M3 Expressive updates has slowed down, but Google Maps is readying some tweaks.
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Pixelated 068: More M3E for you and me
Welcome to episode 68 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their feelings towards Material 3 Expressive now that Android 16 QPR1 is finally out in the wild. Is this the best Android has ever looked? Will Samsung follow Google’s Material 3 Expressive rather than rushing towards a Liquid Glass-esque reality? Do we spend a large chunk of this episode breaking down how we’ve laid out our quick settings menus? That last one has an easy answer: you bet we do.
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Gmail for Android getting the full M3 Expressive container treatment
After the initial wave of M3 Expressive, the Gmail for Android redesign continues by placing each email in a container.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive scanner gets redesigned editor with M3 Expressive
In addition to the broader Material 3 Expressive update, Google Drive is redesigning the editor you get after using the document scanner.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android getting Material 3 Expressive tweaks
The Google Chrome interface has remained remarkably consistent over the years, and the Android browser is now getting Material 3 Expressive tweaks to match other first-party apps.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Drive’s redesign might have the most Material 3 Expressive
Google Drive started rolling out Material 3 Expressive earlier this month, with the redesign’s wider availability accompanied by a few more components.
Expand Expanding CloseMaterial 3 Expressive redesign rolls out to Google Clock, Pixel Watch app, more
Google Clock 8.1 is now widely rolling out with a Material 3 Expressive redesign. Meanwhile, the last remaining Pixel apps are also getting their revamps.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages Material 3 Expressive redesign comes to chat screen
The Google Messages redesign started widely rolling out to the stable channel last week, and Material 3 Expressive is now available on the actual chat screen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle redesigns and simplifies Android ‘Backup’ settings
Google has been updating various Android Settings pages with Material 3 Expressive, and the “Backup” redesign brings a rather drastic simplification.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail rolls out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Gmail was one of the first apps to start testing Material 3 Expressive in June and the redesign is now widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather, My Pixel, and more M3 Expressive redesigns roll out to older phones
For Pixel owners, today is a big day for Material 3 Expressive redesigns with wide rollouts for Weather, Studio, My Pixel, Buds, and VIPs, while Calculator is also seeing full availability.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Studio 2.0 adds Markup-replacing image editor with gen AI tools
With version 2.0, Pixel Studio is now out of “Preview” and adds a versatile image editor that can replace the existing Markup tool.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV app rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign, partially breaks phone remote [Gallery]
The Google TV app is rolling out a new update on Android that delivers a Material 3 Expressive redesign that also causes some problems for the phone-based remote.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Recorder’s Material 3 Expressive redesign aims to simplify
Google is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign that tries to really simplify Pixel Recorder. It comes as the Pixel 10 series debuts a new music creator.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Clock 8.1 rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Following Calculator, Google is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign for Android’s Clock app.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Weather adds native widgets, large Material 3 Expressive tweaks
Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Weather on older phones that finally brings homescreen widgets into the app.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds app gets M3 Expressive and Equalizer redesign
Ahead of the big Pixel Buds Pro 2 update next month and Pixel Buds 2a in October, Google is giving the companion app a M3 Expressive redesign with the Equalizer interface getting a nice modernization.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calculator 9.0 brings Material 3 Expressive redesign
Google Calculator is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign that moves some elements around.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep rolls out Material 3 Expressive redesign
After the redesign started rolling out last month, Material 3 Expressive is now widely available for Google Keep on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolls out big Material 3 Expressive redesign
Compared to the other redesigns, Material 3 Expressive for Phone by Google thoroughly updates how you use the app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Password Manager rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
Google Password Manager on Android is widely rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign that is mostly updated components but with one genuinely useful addition.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar rolling out M3 Expressive widgets
With the in-app redesign widely available, Google Calendar for Android is now rolling out M3 Expressive homescreen widget updates.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages homepage redesign rolling out with two variants
After testing since June, Google Messages is rolling out its Material 3 Expressive redesign, including an updated homepage, to the stable channel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign in bits and pieces
Google Messages was one of the first apps to beta test Material 3 Expressive, and the redesign is now making its way to the stable channel.
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