Redesign Overview
The Gmail app for Android is undergoing a significant redesign as part of the Material 3 Expressive update, which continues to evolve beyond its initial rollout. This latest version features each email nestled within its individual container, enhancing the overall organization of the inbox.
Design Features
The redesigned interface showcases a distinct container for every email, with a noticeable gap between each item in the list view. Additionally, the first and last messages in the list display a more pronounced curvature, giving them a unique appearance.
Visual Enhancements
Compared to static screenshots, the M3 Expressive changes are more apparent on active devices. The interface now includes borders along the left and right sides of the screen, streamlining the look of the app.
Bottom Bar Integration
This update introduces a unified, connected background for the bottom navigation bar, the hamburger menu button, and the account switcher. Users experiencing the redesign are also noticing a shift in the search app bar, which now differs from the old design and aligns more closely with other Google Workspace applications like Google Drive and Keep.
Additional Features
The new container design complements other M3 Expressive elements already present in Gmail, including animated swipe actions and prominent Reply and Forward buttons at the bottom of emails. However, users can expect the Compose screen and home screen widgets to remain unchanged for the time being.
Future Updates
This indicates an ongoing effort by Google to gradually incorporate more components of Material 3 Expressive across various aspects of the Gmail app and possibly other services in the future.
