Google is undergoing a major design overhaul for its core apps with the introduction of Material 3, starting with the Phone app. The redesign emphasizes simplicity, featuring a streamlined bottom bar and consolidating features into the Home tab where users can easily access favorites and recent calls. Notably, the Contacts tab has been eliminated, and big changes include new swipe gestures for answering and rejecting calls. Currently in beta, this update reflects Google’s commitment to user feedback and continuous improvement.
The new Phone app has been redesigned to focus on simplicity and ease of use, streamlining the interface by reducing clutter from the bottom bar.
In an effort to enhance user experience, the rearrangement of tabs in the Phone app allows for quick access to favorites and recent call logs.
Google is experimenting with swipe gestures for answering and rejecting calls, aiming to minimize accidental touches when retrieving a phone from a pocket.
This redesign represents Google's gradual rollout of Material 3's expressive design language across its core applications, with ongoing user feedback guiding adjustments.
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