Google was smart to separate Material 3 Expressive from its Android 16 launch: Here’s why

I'm excited about Google's Material 3 Expressive. From early previews, it's clear that Google has done an excellent job of creating a clean aesthetic, making notable improvements over the outgoing Material You. It's also off to a much better start than the much-malignedLiquid Glass on iOS 26, showing how far Google has come with its software. Although Material 3 Expressive will debut on Android 16, it wasn't part of the initial launch, as Google held it back for a future update.