Gmail introduces features for marking emails as read and integrates Material Design 3 for a more engaging user experience
Gmail for Android's Material 3 Expressive Redesign Introduces New Features
Google has rolled out several updates to Gmail for Android, as part of the ongoing Material 3 Expressive redesign. The latest changes include a new slim search app bar and a "Mark as read" action in notifications.
The search bar has been redesigned to a pill-shaped layout, with the hamburger menu and profile switcher icon moved out of the bar itself. This new design aligns with Material 3 Expressive principles, enhancing simplicity and modernity while maintaining full functionality. The central positioning of the "Mark as read" action in notifications allows users to easily triage their inbox without opening the app.
These updates are being rolled out gradually, as part of a staggered server-side rollout. This means that not all users see the changes immediately, even if their app version is updated. For instance, Gmail version 2025.08.04.793813908.release supports the feature but might require closing and restarting the app to appear.
The "Mark as read" action first started rolling out in late June, and as of August 2025, it is widely available across all devices. The new search app bar component is also set to appear in Google Keep.
The Gmail for Android app is undergoing a Material 3 Expressive redesign, with a focus on cleaner aesthetics and enhanced user convenience. Other UI tweaks, such as the pill-based email layout, remain in staged rollout or testing phases.
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In summary, Gmail for Android’s Material 3 Expressive redesign is partially live, with the new search app bar and notification "Mark as read" action becoming available but still rolling out incrementally to users as of August 2025.
The Gmail for Android application is undergoing a Material 3 Expressive redesign, incorporating gadgets like the new pill-shaped search bar and smartphones are also experiencing the benefits of this redesign, with the "Mark as read" action now available in notifications. As technology continues to evolve, users can expect more UI tweaks aimed at improving the app's cleaner aesthetics and user convenience.
