Google Redesigning Web App Launcher With Material 3 Expressive
Google’s web app launcher just got a major visual and functional upgrade—here’s what’s new, why it matters, and how it improves your daily workflow.
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Google Redesigning Web App Launcher With Material 3 Expressive
Google has rolled out a significant redesign of its ubiquitous web app launcher, introducing a cleaner, more expressive interface powered by Material 3 Expressive. The update brings a dedicated “Your favorites” section, intuitive drag-and-drop customization, and a refined layout that adapts seamlessly to light and dark themes. If you’ve ever clicked the grid icon in Gmail, Drive, or Calendar to jump between services, you’ve likely already encountered this refreshed experience—part of Google’s broader push toward cohesive, user-centric design across its ecosystem. Credit: Google What’s New in the Google Web App Launcher Redesign? The most noticeable change is the introduction of a labeled “Your favorites” section at the top of the launcher. Housed in a softly rounded container that dynamically adjusts to your browser’s theme—lighter for light mode, darker for dark mode—this area now prominently displays up to nine of your most-used apps. Unlike the previous version, which blended all shor…
