Google Workspace apps are getting a tasty new look with Android 12
Material You redesign is rolling out to Google Workspace apps now
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Ahead of the release ofAndroid 12Snow Cone in just a few weeks,Googlehas revealed thatGoogle Workspaceapps will also be getting a new Material You redesign.
For those unfamiliar,Material Youis a new Material Design language for the latest version of the search giant’s mobileoperating systemthat is essentially a rethink of Android’s whole user interface with rounded buttons, more varied colors as well as smoother motion and animations.
In anew poston the Google Workspace blog, Google announced that beginning today, a new Material You redesign will begin rolling out for Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Google Calendar for Workspace users.
Once the update arrives, users will notice that the company’sonline collaboration softwarenow has updated navigation bars, improved floating action buttons and more Google Sans text for improved readability in smaller font sizes.
Material You Dynamic Colors
If you own aGoogle Pixel 5or any otherPixel devicerunning the latest version of Android, you’ll also have the option to match the colors of your apps to your device wallpaper for a more dynamic, personalized look.
At the same time, to expand on Google’s existing accessibility support, Material You will automatically adjust contrast, size and line width base on user preferences and app context. It’s also worth noting that pre-existing color schemes such as color-coded file types, folder colors or in-app warnings will remain unchanged.
Based on the pictures in Google’s blog post, the search button inGmailwill now feature rounded edges while the “Compose” button and icons at the bottom of the app will be getting a splash of blue. InGoogle Meet, the “New meeting” and “Join a meeting” buttons are now rounded while the bright blue icons for meetings have been replaced with a black calendar icon surrounded by a light blue circle.Google Driveis also getting a rounded search button while the editing menus in Slides, Docs and Sheets will now have a light green tint to them.
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Being able to personalize yourAndroid smartphoneis one of the reason’s many prefer Google’s mobile operating system overApple’s iOS but it’s also nice that Google is giving its Workspace apps the same Material You treatment.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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