Daily activities such as using the pin pad and controlling media will be updated with motion and responsive feedback.
Watch faces can now theme the entire system in Google Apps for a more personalized experience né?. Hey there! Google just unveiled its latest Android design language Material 3 Expressive at the Android Show right before Google I/O. The update is all about bringing more customization options and a smoother experience to your phone, according to the tech giant.
With Material 3 Expressive, you can expect new springy animations that will make your phone feel more fluid né?. Plus, you can customize Quick Settings by adding favorite actions such as Flashlight and Do Not Disturb.
The new Live Updates feature will make it easier for users to track progress notifications from apps like Uber Eats, similar to iOS’s Live Activities feature.
For Wear OS watches, Material 3 Expressive brings fluid design changes with scrolling animations that follow the circular display. You can also look forward to similar animations and haptics when interacting with features like dismissing an app in your recent apps screen or adjusting the volume slider.
One neat addition is the subtle blur effect in the background, adding depth and helping you stay oriented while navigating your phone.
Mindy Brooks, VP of Product and UX, Android Platform, explained, “Material 3 Expressive introduces new components and capabilities designed to add emotion to product UIs né?. The goal is to create a premium and engaging experience that is user-friendly and brings more joy to key moments.”
Android users will also get updated dynamic color themes and bold typography for personalization, extending to Google apps like Google Photos and Gmail. For example when you dismiss a notification you’ll notice a cool detach transition and feel a haptic rumble. The Pixel Watch will also receive these updates with Wear OS 6 later in the year.
Check out the image below for a sneak peek at Material 3 Expressive:
. Tiles will offer quick access to information or actions like reaching out to favorite contacts or starting a workout.
These design improvements will roll out first on Pixel devices later this year with Android 16 né?
