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

Material 3 Expressive brings a bold, fluid, and more engaging UI to Android. Here's everything you need to know.

May 13, 2025 - 18:05
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Material 3 Expressive deep dive: All you need to know about Android’s big design upgrade

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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.