After the initial wave of M3 Expressive, the Gmail for Android redesign continues by placing each email in a container.
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Google 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 CloseGemini app rolls out Temporary chat
Following the announcement earlier this month, the Gemini app is widely rolling out “Temporary chat.”
Expand Expanding CloseGboard suggestions are now pills, getting simplified settings
With the Pixel 10 series, Gboard introduced generative AI-powered Writing tools and a Smart Edit voice experience. All Gboard users are now seeing some visual tweaks, with reorganized settings also coming.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music redesign moves Search to the bottom bar
YouTube Music for Android is testing a rather big navigation change that moves Search to the bottom bar.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Phone app rolling out custom ‘calling cards’ on Android
Following the broader Material 3 Expressive redesign last week, the Google Phone app is now more widely rolling out calling cards.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Vids rolling out to free users
Since last year, Google Vids has only been available to Workspace customers, and is now rolling out to free users.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app 4.50 rolls out on Android, iOS with dark theme [U]
Ahead of the Gemini-powered Coach preview later this year, Fitbit app 4.50 is rolling out with a dark theme on Android and iOS. This is independent of the Material 3 Expressive redesign.
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 CloseGoogle rolls out new Android ‘System services’ update page
Back in July, Google detailed a new “System services” page to update background apps that help power your Android device.
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 CloseWhat’s new in Google Home 3.39: Wi-Fi presence sensing
Following the wide rollout last week, release notes for Google Home 3.39 are now available with a trio of new features listed.
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YouTube for Android TV, Google TV will now let you test new features in beta
YouTube is rolling out a new beta version of its app for Android TV, allowing users in select countries to try out a new build of its big-screen app experience early.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Translate adding AI-powered live translation and custom language practice
Thanks to the latest AI and machine learning advancements, Google Translate is adding a new live translate mode and language practice tool.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app getting major image editing upgrade with ‘nano banana’
After introducing native image editing earlier this year, Google is giving the Gemini app capability a major upgrade thanks to “nano banana.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos viewer redesign rolls out on Android
The piecemeal redesign of Google Photos continues with the new viewer now available on Android after coming to iOS last month.
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 rolls out new pill-shaped Gemini overlay on Android
Following the four-color glow at the start of this month, the Gemini overlay is now a pill with a rather gooey launch animation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading
To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026.
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