Gmail Material 3 Expressive Update Rolling Out Slowly
Gmail’s Material 3 Expressive redesign is slowly rolling out on Android. Here's what’s new and when you might see the update.
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Gmail Material 3 Expressive Update Rolling Out Slowly Gmail’s Material 3 Expressive Update: What It Is & When You’ll Get It Wondering when Gmail’s Material 3 Expressive update will hit your Android device? If you’ve been searching for “Gmail Material You update,” “Gmail redesign 2025,” or “Material 3 Expressive rollout,” you’re in the right place. Google has officially begun rolling out the Material 3 Expressive design to Gmail for Android—though the update is appearing at a slow, server-side pace. Here's everything you need to know about what’s changing, what devices are seeing the update, and how this ties into the broader Android 16 design refresh. What Is Material 3 Expressive? Material 3 Expressive is Google’s newest design language set to modernize the visual identity of Android apps and the OS as a whole. Announced in May 2025, it builds on the Material You framework, offering a bolder, more personalized interface with dynamic theming and enhanced animation. The goal? A more intuitive, engaging experience across Android, espec…