Google Phone app rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesign
The Phone by Google app is getting an all-encompassing Material 3 Expressive redesign that also adds “Horizontal swipe” or “Single tap” options for answering calls. Like Google Messages, this is beginning to roll out to the beta channel.
There’s no change to the four-tab bottom bar (though the background is now darker) or “Search contacts” field.
The Recents tab sees all calls placed in rectangular cards with rounded corners. As always, you can tap to see the various number options. This container change is present throughout the app, including in Favorites and on the dialer screen. The number pad is unchanged, but the background sheet now features rounded corners.
The All, Missed, Contacts, Non-Spam, and Spam filters have also been refreshed. They are no longer outlines.
The main Settings list also makes use of Material 3 Expressive, while there’s a new “Incoming call gesture” menu with “Horizontal swipe” and “Single tap” options. That incoming screen makes use of the scalloped Material 3 shape and rotates until you take action. “Urgent?” and “Message” are housed in pill-shaped containers.
On the live call screen, the circular buttons make way for pills that morph into rounded rectangles when selected, as well as updated spacing. The end call button is also now a pill that’s much wider and more prominent.
This Material 3 Expressive redesign is rolling out with beta version 180 of Phone by Google. It’s not yet widely available and involves a server-side update.