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Redesigned Google One Material 3 showcases an expressive aesthetic, removing graphic elements [U]
The Google One app on Android is currently undergoing a redesign, adopting the Material 3 Expressive design principles. This update, which is still in development stages, aims to refresh the app's look and feel while maintaining familiarity [1][3].
One of the noticeable changes is the removal of friendly illustrations from the top of every tab. The app's interface now features more rounded corners and makes use of thin outlines, giving it a more modern and polished look [2].
In the Home feed, the time-of-day greeting is immediately visible, with the Storage, Backup, and Clean up sections higher up the screen. The Storage tab places the per-app "details" breakdown in a card with the "Clean up space" button [2].
The Settings list in the Google One app features a large header, with each item placed in a card and thematically grouped. There are similar tweaks to the Benefits section [2].
However, the redesign might be a bug as the status and navigation bars remain themed. In my case, the Google One app goes from dark blue to just gray with the new redesign [4]. The app's bottom bar is now shorter, using the default blue accent color instead of Dynamic Color [5].
It's worth noting that the redesign is a server-side update to version 1.271.x of Google One for Android [6]. The "Device backup" section in the app has some tweaks but remains unchanged today [2].
As of now, the redesign is not widely rolled out on all devices. Update 7/31: The Dynamic Color bug in Google One app on Android, version 1.272.x, has been fixed [7].
This redesign follows Google's broader design philosophies in their apps, which include more vibrant and distinct UI components, improved clarity in interactive elements, and subtle animation enhancements that improve user experience and visual communication of functions like privacy controls [3].
However, concrete additional features or changes unique to Google One with this redesign have not been fully detailed as of now [1]. The article does not provide information about the number of devices checked today, the features related to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra [July 2025], Google AI Pro's availability as an annual $200 subscription, or the number of Google One subscribers, including those with AI Premium.
[1] Google One Material 3 Expressive Redesign - In Development [2] Detailed Changes in Google One's Material 3 Expressive Redesign [3] Understanding Material 3 Expressive Design Principles [4] Personal Observations on the Google One App's Material 3 Expressive Redesign [5] Google One App's Bottom Bar Shrinks in Material 3 Expressive Redesign [6] Google One App's Version Update in Material 3 Expressive Redesign [7] Google Fixes Dynamic Color Bug in Google One App's Material 3 Expressive Redesign
The Google One app's redesign incorporates the latest technology, adopting Material 3 Expressive design principles, which includes the transition from friendly illustrations to a more modern interface, characterized by rounded corners and thin outlines on smartphones. The redesign also affects gadgets like smartphones, but may potentially include devices running the Google One app in the future.
