Google's Fullscreen Account Switcher on Android: Why It Fails

Google's new fullscreen account switcher for Android apps is here—but users aren't happy. Here's why the redesign is a step backward.
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Google's Fullscreen Account Switcher on Android: Why It Fails
Google's New Fullscreen Account Switcher on Android: What Users Need to Know If you've recently noticed a major change when switching accounts in your Android apps, you're not alone. Google is rolling out a fullscreen account switcher UI on Android , and it's raising eyebrows for all the wrong reasons. Users searching for answers about the new Google account switcher design , or wondering " Why is the Google profile switcher fullscreen now?" , are quickly finding that this update isn't delivering a better experience— in fact, it's doing the opposite. This shift seems to follow Material You and Material 3 Expressive design trends , but many believe it's a classic case of style over substance.           Image : Google  What Changed in the Google Account Switcher? Previously, tapping your profile picture in apps like Gmail or Google Maps brought up a compact card- style menu. This UI sat neatly above your current screen, allowing you to still see and interact w…