Google appears to be preparing a major visual update for Android with a focus on usability and modern aesthetics. Details about the redesign, which is expected to debut at Google I/O 2025, were leaked via an official blog post that was later removed.
The post, discovered by 9to5Google and archived on the Wayback Machine, outlines the company’s work on its new “Material 3 Expressive” design language. While the images shown were conceptual, they provide a preview of changes that aim to make Android interfaces more streamlined and easier to navigate.
According to Google, this is its “most researched” design update to date, involving 46 rounds of research and feedback from over 18,000 users since 2022. Among the changes are updates to floating toolbars and a new pill-shaped bottom bar, designed to provide a cleaner view of content while improving interaction speed.
Google claims the redesign helps users locate features up to four times faster compared to the previous interface. The aesthetic was also reported to be more appealing across age groups, especially to users aged 18 to 24.
While the final design for Pixel and other Android phones may differ, the new guidelines are expected to influence the broader Android ecosystem. More details are expected at Google’s I/O keynote on May 20, with a separate Android-focused event planned for May 13.
