Oops! Google lets Material 3 Expressive details slip out online early

Google just revealed how and why its doing this big redesign.

May 5, 2025 - 21:51
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Oops! Google lets Material 3 Expressive details slip out online early
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Credit: 9to5Google
  • Google prematurely published a blog about Material 3 Expressive.
  • The new UI design is described as “the most-researched update to Google’s design system, ever.”
  • Studies found that users were able to spot key UI elements four times faster than before.

It’s almost time for Google I/O 2025, which is scheduled to start on May 20. During this developer conference, it’s expected that we’ll hear about Android 16 for TV, Gemini integration with Android Auto and Android Automotive, Android XR, and more. While we should also learn more about Material 3 Expressive, it appears Google has spoiled its announcement by unintentionally publishing a blog that offers a deep dive into the topic.

The Mountain View-based firm published a lengthy blog post, earlier than intended, explaining Material 3 Expressive (M3 Expressive). While the post is no longer up, it was saved by the Wayback Machine. The images can’t be seen in this version of the blog, but the folks over at 9to5Google were able to capture them.