Google Messages could give profile pages a dash of Material 3 Expressive personality (APK teardown)

Material 3 Expressive arrives in Google Messages

Google is integrating Material 3 Expressive design elements into the profile section of its Messages application, according to Android Authority. This update, identified in an APK teardown of Google Messages v20250701 beta, introduces visual and interactive changes to the profile page interface. The implementation of Material 3 Expressive elements on profile buttons is currently undergoing testing. The updated design for the profile section will…

Google Messages could give profile pages a dash of Material 3 Expressive personality (APK teardown)

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority In addition to other areas of the Google Messages app, Google is testing Material 3 Expressive design changes for the profile section. The profile section will soon feature updated buttons that change shape and include tap animations. Android 16 is here, but most of its Material 3 Expressive changes will be coming with the Android 16 QPR1 release later in the year. However, that doesn’t stop apps from…