Google Announces Android 16 and Wear OS 6 Design Updates Ahead of I/O 2025 | Image:
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Google’s annual developer conference – I/O 2025- is nearing, and ahead of that, you can expect multiple announcements from the company. In the latest, Google has announced a major user interface update for Android and Wear OS with the launch of Material 3 Expressive, calling it one of the most significant visual and functional upgrades in recent years. The update focuses on making smartphones and smartwatches more “fluid, personal, and glanceable” for everyday users, says Google.
Material 3 Expressive is built around the idea of customisation. Users can now make changes more easily by choosing from more dynamic colour themes, better fonts, and responsive components. These changes are meant to give users a better chance to show off their style and tastes on their phones and smartwatches. This will make them feel more like they were made just for them.
There are a lot of natural, springy movements in the update that make interactions smoother and more fun. When someone dismisses a notification, some other parts of the screen reply in a subtle way. It’s also satisfying to feel when alerts are taken off the stack. Similar effects show up all over the system, like when you swipe through recently used apps, change the sound, or pull down the notification shade. Blurred backgrounds give apps more depth, which helps users stay focused on the app they’re using while still being aware of their surroundings.
Android users will also be able to use system tools more easily after the updates. Users can now change more things about Quick Settings, which lets them add options like “Flashlight” or “Do Not Disturb.” The layout of notification
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