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Phone by Google App Expands Material 3 Expressive Redesign to More Devices

The redesign is now available on stable Android 16, offering revamped call interfaces with updated recents filters.

Overview

  • Beta version 185 brings the Material 3 Expressive redesign to a broader group of users running stable Android 16 and the latest QPR1 beta.
  • The Recents tab now includes a filter menu for missed, contacts, non-spam, spam, and all calls.
  • Call screens have been overhauled with scalloped circles for contact photos and phone numbers beneath.
  • A new settings page lets users choose between horizontal swipe and single tap to answer incoming calls.
  • Core navigation changes—including a Home carousel, Keypad tab, and navigation drawer—are still rolling out to select beta testers.