Gmail’s Material 3 Expressive settings redesign is starting to reach Android users

Google has been giving its Android apps a fresh coat of paint, but Gmail’s settings have remained stubbornly old-fashioned. That’s beginning to change, as a redesigned settings experience we uncovered last month is finally reaching users, complete with Google’s Material 3 Expressive styling.

Back in October, we discovered that Google was preparing a major cleanup of Gmail’s cluttered settings menu. We enabled the new interface manually on an Android 15 device, but it lacked the system-level Material 3 Expressive styling introduced with Android 16. As a result, we could see the reorganized settings, but not the full visual makeover Google had planned.

Now, thanks to screenshots shared by Telegram user Neacared in AssembleDebug’s channel, we’re getting a much better look at the redesign as it begins rolling out.

The screenshots, captured on Gmail version 2026.11.02.1020540846.Release, reveal a colorful interface featuring rounded cards, expressive switches, and icons that make different settings easier to identify. Instead of scrolling through a seemingly endless collection of options, users get neatly organized sections for notifications, inbox customization, email preferences, writing assistance, and more.

Individual pages have received the same treatment. Settings for Smart Compose, Smart Reply, and Proofread now sit together under Writing assistance, while Chat and Meet have their own dedicated sections. The new interface also uses larger touch targets and more generous spacing throughout.

This isn’t happening in isolation. We’ve previously uncovered similar settings redesigns for the Google app, Gemini, and Google Messages. These changes point to a broader effort to make Google apps feel more consistent with Android’s modern design language while simplifying navigation.

As for availability, the refreshed Gmail settings are rolling out server-side, meaning installing the latest app version alone won’t necessarily unlock them. We haven’t established how widely the new interface is available yet, so don’t be surprised if your settings still look unchanged.