Refreshed Google One Material 3 Design Ditches Graphics, Embraces Dynamic Color Scheme
Google One App for Android Undergoes Material 3 Expressive Redesign
The Google One app for Android is getting a fresh new look with a Material 3 Expressive redesign. This update aims to provide a cleaner, more modern interface with subtle visual changes and new UI elements.
Key features of the redesign include:
- Removal of Dynamic Color: The app no longer adapts its interface to match your wallpaper, as Dynamic Color has been removed. This might be a temporary issue, as the status and navigation bars remain themed. The accent color is now a default blue [1][2].
- UI Changes: The previously friendly illustrations at the top of each tab have been replaced with simple text greetings based on the time of day. The Home feed now places the Storage, Backup, and Clean up sections higher on the screen for easier access. Cards throughout the app use more rounded corners and thin outlines, contributing to a softer, more expressive look [1][2]. The Storage tab bundles app storage breakdown and the "Clean up space" button inside a card. The bottom navigation bar has been reduced in height [1][2]. The Settings list shows the most prominent use of Material 3 Expressive, with thematically grouped items placed in cards beneath a large header [1].
- Availability: This redesign is currently rolling out as a server-side update, starting with Google One version 1.271.x. However, it is not yet widely available across all devices as of late July 2025 [1].
This update aligns Google One with Google’s broader push to implement Material 3 Expressive design across its apps, aiming to improve usability with more inviting visuals and better organization. Interestingly, Google One’s update simplifies some previous expressive elements like Dynamic Color and playful doodles [1][2].
In summary, the Google One app Material 3 Expressive redesign brings a more modern and organized interface with rounded cards, shorter bottom navigation, and consolidated sections. However, it temporarily loses Dynamic Color support and some visual flair, and its rollout is currently limited to select devices [1][2].
[1] Source: Android Police [2] Source: 9to5Google
Note: The article is based on information from Android Police and 9to5Google, which are reputable sources for Android news.
- The Google One app's redesign under Material 3 Expressive includes the removal of Dynamic Color, replacing friendly illustrations with simple text greetings, and a revamped Home feed with easier access to Storage, Backup, and Clean up sections.
- As part of Google's broader push to adopt Material 3 Expressive design, the Google One app's update introduces a more modern and organized interface with rounded cards, shorter bottom navigation, and consolidated sections, despite temporarily losing Dynamic Color support and some visual flair.
