Gmail improves its design by reducing the space of the bottom menu

One of the most used Google applications changes its interface to get closer to the design lines defined by the company, Material You: with the latest update, already published by Google’s servers, Gmail gets a cleaner look to increase inbox floor space; while making the menu display more attractive.

With the transition from Android 11 to Android 12, Google has predefined its style lines for create more harmonized interfaces with user customization. This is precisely the key to Material You; customization; an aesthetic that has reached many of Google’s apps. Like Gmail: the application has had a facelift and is already reaching all users. Of course, the evolution is quite subtle.

More space for your Gmail inbox

It’s not a huge improvement, but it does represent a visual change that is appreciated. Especially for those who want to maximize the space available on the interface: with the latest Gmail update, the application remove bottom menu labels while shrinking and thinning the icons.

The novelty comes in the form of an update to Google’s servers. In our experience, the redesign of the bottom area of ​​Gmail already appears in version 2022.08.07; as long as the user has chat and meeting options enabledotherwise the redesign is barely noticeable.

As we said, Gmail removes labels from the bottom menu make this area occupy less height. With another detail: the icons evolve slightly towards a more Material You style. And they adapt to the accent colors selected in the “Wallpaper and style” settings, a feature that was already present in Gmail for those who have Android 12 or Android 13.

It’s not that the design evolution is overdone, nor does it imply a noticeable change in the user experience. Even so, we appreciate Google tweaking the look of one of its flagship apps. Especially for those who aren’t convinced about keeping the chat and meeting icons active: with this update they don’t bother so much in the inbox.

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