Gmail for Android Updates with Individual Material 3 Expressive Email Containers

Google continues to expand its Material 3 Expressive (M3 Expressive) redesign in Gmail for Android. The latest update now places each email in its own individual container, creating small gaps between messages and featuring rounded corners on the first and last emails in the list. This design approach enhances visual separation and consistency within the inbox. Additionally, the redesign adds borders on the left and right edges of the screen and a connected background layer that includes the bottom bar, hamburger menu, and account switcher, aligning Gmail’s appearance with other Workspace apps like Google Drive and Keep. Users who have received the update also notice that the search app bar is transitioning from the old joined style to the new design. Other elements such as swipe action animations, and prominent Reply and Forward buttons at the bottom of messages, are also part of M3 Expressive. However, the Compose screen and homescreen widgets remain unchanged. Overall, this redesign reflects Google’s ongoing effort to modernize Gmail’s interface with Material 3 Expressive principles, offering a more structured and visually appealing email experience on Android devices.