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Google Unveils Material 3 Expressive for Android 16 and Wear OS 6

The new design language introduces dynamic animations, enhanced personalization, and expanded AI integration, rolling out first to Pixel devices later this year.

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Overview

  • Material 3 Expressive brings fluid animations, dynamic color theming, haptic feedback, and background blur to enhance usability and aesthetics across Android 16 and Wear OS 6.
  • The Live Updates feature allows real-time tracking of app activities like food deliveries and navigation directly on the lock screen, akin to iOS Live Activities.
  • Wear OS 6 adopts Material 3 Expressive with tailored UI for circular displays, glanceable buttons, and up to 10% improved battery life through enhanced system optimization.
  • Google's Gemini AI expands beyond phones to become the default assistant across Wear OS, Android Auto, Google TV, and other platforms, enabling more natural and versatile interactions.
  • The rebranded Find Hub app offers expanded tracking capabilities, including support for third-party trackers and shared location features for family and friends.