Material 3 Expressive deep dive: All you need to know about Android’s big design upgrade

Google At The Android Show today, Google officially introduced Material 3 Expressive, the next evolution of Android’s design language, set to arrive with Android 16. This sweeping UI update is a significant step in Google’s ongoing effort to make Android and Wear OS more visually engaging, emotionally resonant, and interactive. With new motion physics, component updates, fresh color schemes, impactful fonts, and more, Material 3 Expressive is poised to reshape how Android feels and functions. Here’s a closer look at what this new design direction means for Android users, what devices will support it, and when you can expect to see it. Material 3 Expressive: What is it, and why is Google bringing it? Google Android 16’s big story is its look. Material 3 Expressive builds on Material Design, Google’s open-source design framework, and is a direct evolution of Material You (Material 3), introduced four years ago with Android 12. To be clear, this is not a new generation like “Material ... Read full article.