app aesthetics

Developers at Google are experimenting with the aesthetics of their applications, leading to mixed reactions from users. The Google Clock app faced criticism for font rendering issues, causing numerals to appear misaligned or improperly sized. Google acknowledged the problem and is working on a solution. The latest version of Google’s Personal Safety app (2025.08.06.791860033.0-release_gms) introduces a new color palette while maintaining core functionality. The app incorporates Material 3 Expressive elements and improves contrast and visibility, though it does not yet adapt to the user's system color theme. However, users have reported similar clock rendering issues in the Personal Safety app, raising concerns about design consistency across Google's applications.