design language Archives

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Google debuts Material Three Expressive, Android’s most vibrant design yet

The latest iteration of Android 16 features an evolved design language and a revamped Live Updates function that provides real-time notifications for food delivery, navigation, and rideshare applications. Notifications appear on the lock screen, always-on display, status bar, and notification shade, ensuring users stay informed without disruption.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Google unveils the most massive Android redesign ever

Google's new design language for Android, called M3 Expressive, focuses on enhancing user experience through color, shape, size, motion, and containment. This design aims to create a deeper emotional connection between users and their devices. M3 Expressive is described as Google's most rigorously tested design system, developed through 46 rounds of iterations and feedback from over 18,000 participants. The design allows users to identify key interface components up to four times faster than the previous Material 3 design, effectively bridging generational gaps in usability. Google will unveil this design transformation at the I/O developer conference.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Google Keep is getting a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive (APK teardown)

Google is redesigning Google Keep using the Material 3 Expressive design language. An APK teardown of version 5.25.182.01.90 reveals a new search bar that is taller and narrower, with the account switcher and hamburger menu icons moved to the edges and a filter button added within the search bar. The placeholder text has changed from “Search your notes” to “Search Keep.” These updates are part of a broader strategy for visual enhancements across Google's Android ecosystem, although some features may not reach the final public release.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Google just accidentally revealed Android’s new design language

Google's Material Design, launched in 2014, has evolved significantly with the introduction of "Material You" or Material 3 in May 2021, focusing on personalized and adaptive interfaces for Android users. Upcoming features of Material 3 Expressive include a vibrant color palette that adapts to user choices, varied and organic shapes for a fluid design, and enhanced animations for intuitive user interactions.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive

Google will introduce a new version of its Android design language called "Material Design 3 Expressive" at the upcoming Google I/O developer conference. This update will focus on creating emotionally resonant user interfaces and is expected to feature a bold use of shape and color. The design system has evolved from the previous "Material You" (or Material 3) introduced in 2021, which allowed for personalized interfaces based on wallpaper colors. The new design aims to enhance usability, particularly for older adults, while still requiring developers to follow established design standards. The session titled “Build next-level UX with Material 3 Expressive” will provide insights into new emotional design patterns and offer developers access to files and alpha code for experimentation before the public release.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Google may introduce an expressive new Material Design theme at I/O this May

Google is set to announce a significant update to its Material Design framework, focusing on enhancing expressiveness in app development, at Google I/O 2025 next month. Developer discussions have revealed a new theme called “Material3Expressive,” and a Google engineer confirmed efforts to help developers create more engaging applications. Evidence of this update includes a patch in the AOSP Gerrit related to “I/O 2025 Expressive talk code demos,” which introduces new code for the Material 3 Compose library. The update may refine the existing framework rather than completely overhaul it, with indications of a more visually engaging interface in recent Android Settings app updates. Anticipation for Google I/O 2025 is high, but the new design elements may not be immediately available in the stable release of Android 16, with a gradual rollout expected in future updates.

Winsage

March 8, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a redesigned Copilot app

Microsoft is transforming its AI-powered Copilot app for Windows 11 from a web-based framework to a fully native experience. The revamped app, currently in preview for Windows Insiders, features a modern user interface that aligns with Windows 11's design, including enhanced visuals like mica blur effects and a streamlined sidebar for managing chat sessions. Core functionalities such as text chats and Copilot Voice remain, but the redesign improves aesthetics and usability, resulting in faster startup times and smoother interactions. A new "new chat" button and updated sidebar enhance navigation, while familiar settings are retained for continuity. This transition follows the recent launch of a native Copilot app for macOS, indicating a strategy for a consistent experience across operating systems. The preview version (1.25023.106.0) is available in the Microsoft Store for feedback, with a public release anticipated but without a specified launch date.

Winsage

February 25, 2025

Microsoft is now failing at designing consistent rounded corners for Windows 11

Microsoft is refining the design of Windows 11, particularly focusing on rounded corners in its interface. The latest update, Windows 11 24H2 Build 26120.3281, introduces even rounder corners for AI features like the Recall app and Click to Do integration, specifically for Copilot+ PCs. While the current design features subtle rounded corners, the upcoming design shows significantly larger and smoother corner rounding, creating a more visually appealing interface. However, inconsistencies remain, as not all elements have adopted the new rounded corners, resulting in a mixed aesthetic across the operating system. Microsoft is considering whether to standardize the corner radius or maintain varying levels of curvature for different elements.

Winsage

February 3, 2025

7 design flaws in Windows 11 Microsoft still hasn’t fixed

Over three years since the launch of Windows 11, many user concerns remain unresolved. The taskbar lacks flexibility, as users cannot resize or relocate it, and customization options are limited despite third-party applications. The Recommended section in the Start menu is cluttered with advertisements and persists even when users try to disable it. Tabs in File Explorer do not function as intended, often opening new windows instead of tabs. Users face overwhelming advertisements during the initial setup, and even after opting out, suggestions reappear. Dark mode implementation is inconsistent across various system components. Many UI elements are outdated and do not match the modern design of the OS. Windows 11 struggles to cater to gaming handhelds, with the desktop UI not translating well to these devices. Microsoft's focus seems misaligned with user needs, as longstanding issues remain while the company invests in new features and innovations.

Winsage

December 23, 2024

I made the switch from Mac to Windows and I’m regretting it

The transition from a MacBook Pro to an HP Spectre x360 has highlighted significant differences between macOS and Windows 11. Windows 11, despite improvements in its user interface, suffers from inconsistent design elements, with modern apps contrasting sharply with older tools. First-party applications also show design discrepancies, and third-party apps on Windows often lack the quality and features found on macOS. Exclusive macOS applications, such as CleanShot X and MoneyCoach, offer superior functionality compared to their Windows counterparts. File management is notably better on macOS, with Finder providing a more efficient experience than File Explorer, and the Preview app offering useful features for PDF editing and image manipulation. Overall, the user experience on macOS is perceived as more polished and intuitive compared to Windows.