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Google’s Material 3 Expressive UI Rolls Out to Pixel 6 and Newer

The update introduces Material 3 Expressive with enhanced UI elements, AI-powered tools in Gboard, Adaptive Audio for Pixel Buds Pro 2, and new Pixel Watch navigation features.

  • Google began rolling out its September 2025 Pixel Drop update today, featuring the new Material 3 Expressive UI for Pixel 6 and newer devices.
  • The rollout follows Google's May announcement of Material 3 Expressive and the earlier summer release of Android 16 without this design update included.
  • Material 3 Expressive introduces fresh animations, bright colors, redesigned Quick Settings with 16 tiles per page, and enhanced notifications showing app icons.
  • Google highlighted features like Adaptive Audio for Pixel Buds Pro 2 that adjusts volume based on surroundings and auto-start of Google Maps navigation on Pixel Watch.
  • This update improves user personalization and convenience while adding new AI tools and expanded accessory support, suggesting ongoing Google ecosystem enhancements.
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Material 3 Expressive is gradually being deployed across the entire Pixel device line in a manner similar to past updates

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TechCrunch broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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