Spotted: Google Maps on Wear OS is testing an Expressive new UI
- Google Maps is testing a Material 3 Expressive-style redesign on Wear OS 5.
- The new UI features larger icons and an improved layout.
- The changes have only been rolled out to select users so far.
Google Maps is getting a fresh look on smartwatches, and it’s not waiting for Wear OS 6 to do it. The app is now testing a redesigned interface with some users on Wear OS 5, introducing a bolder, more modern layout in line with Google’s Material 3 Expressive design.
Screenshots and video shared with us by Telegram user Hardik show several UI changes. Captured on a Galaxy Watch 4 running Maps version 25.23.01.766241648.W, the new look features larger icons and layout choices that better suit small circular screens. Frequently used actions like “Home,” “Work,” and “Recents” now appear as colorful modules, while navigation modes are presented as compact pills with clearer icons.
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