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Google's Material 3 Redesign Previewed in Android 16 Beta

The upcoming Material 3 design overhaul introduces blurred transparency, expressive theming, and customizable icon shapes, but its release timeline remains uncertain.

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Overview

  • Material 3, Google’s latest design language, was enabled in Android 16 Beta 4 by Android Authority, revealing a major visual overhaul with new UI elements.
  • Key features include blurred, semi-transparent backgrounds in the notification shade and other areas, offering a modern frosted glass effect.
  • The redesign introduces new app icon shape options, such as 'square,' 'four-sided cookie,' and 'complex clover,' enhancing personalization.
  • Updates to the Settings app and Quick Settings panel include colorful icons and layout tweaks for a more expressive and user-friendly experience.
  • Although expected to be showcased at Google I/O on May 20, the changes are disabled in the beta, suggesting a phased rollout in a Pixel Feature Drop or Android 17.