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Google Password Manager Lands on Play Store as Shortcut, Material 3 Refresh Expands on Android

The listing opens the existing Play services–powered manager, not a newly independent application.

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Overview

  • The Play Store entry surfaces a "Passwords" icon in the app grid and device search to improve discoverability.
  • Google uses a four‑color key on a white background for the icon, replacing older ad‑hoc shortcuts without extra badging.
  • The Android experience is rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign with Dynamic Color, a pill‑shaped docked search bar, and updated list containers.
  • A new set of filters lets users view Passwords, Passkeys, or Network devices, and tabs display context labels such as Password Checkup.
  • Availability is appearing with Google Play services version 25.31, and the update does not add features beyond managing passwords and passkeys.