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Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
I tried one of the first Material 3 Expressive apps so I could see the future of Android
Joe Maring / Android Authority Ever since Google announced Material 3 Expressive in May, I've been looking forward to getting my hands on Android's new design language. However, with Android 16 QPR1 not rolling out until later this year, and Google still in the testing phases of Material 3 Expressive redesigns for its apps, it's going to be a while before we really feel the impact of Android's big redesign. Thankfully, it's now possible to get a little taste of what it'll be like. Last week, the folks behind the excellent wallpaper app Backdrops launched their version 6.0 update, which includes a new Material 3 Expressive redesign. It's one of the best ways to try Google's new design language on your phone right now, and after playing with the update myself, I'm more excited than ever for Android's M3E future. What it's like using a Material 3 Expressive app If you've used Backdrops before, the app's core design is basically the same. However, so many aspects of it have been given a proper Material 3 Expressive refresh, and they make the app feel alive and responsive in a way it didn't previously. One of the best examples of this is the carousel at the top of the Explore page. As you swipe through it, wallpapers in the carousel are squished and expanded as you slide them in and out of view. The animations are excellent, and it's wonderfully satisfying to spend a few seconds just swiping through it. If you refresh the page to check for new wallpapers, the pull-down to refresh gesture now shows a delightful squiggly line animation as the page updates. You only see it for a second or two, but it's endlessly charming nonetheless. The new Search page has received similar treatment. You can still browse wallpapers by category, color, and tags like before, but the new, bold icons for everything are just wonderful. The new oversized text is particularly eye-catching, especially for the colors section. There are also plenty of 'expressive' animation updates, as you'd expect from a Material 3 Expressive redesign. When you tap a wallpaper, it pops into view to take over the screen in a really pleasing way. The Save and Set buttons now slightly morph when you tap them, and if you tap the checkmark next to a Backdrops exclusive wallpaper, it vibrates and spins to register your touch. At the end of the day, this is the same Backdrops app I've used for years. However, little flourishes like the new carousel, refresh animation, and search page go a long way in giving Backdrops a welcoming and playful identity. And after spending some time with this new version of the app, I love it. What do you think of Backdrops' Material 3 Expressive redesign? 0 votes It looks incredible! NaN % I think it's fine. NaN % I hate it. NaN % Other (let us know in the comments). NaN % A nice glimpse at what's to come Joe Maring / Android Authority Stepping back a bit, if this is the future of Android apps we're headed toward, it's a future I'm looking forward to — one where our apps are familiar and work how we expect them, just with more character and charm than they had before. That's ultimately what we've seen from early looks at Material 3 Expressive redesigns of apps like Google Docs and Google Keep, but to see it fully formed and in action with a third-party app like Backdrops is exciting. It'll still be a while before every app on your phone receives the Material 3 Expressive treatment, but having seen what it looks like on Backdrops, I can't wait for that day to come. If you want to try Backdrops' Material 3 Expressive redesign for yourself, the update is live now.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Apple now lets you create cool logo wallpapers on its website: How to download
If you are an Apple fan, the company is now offering you the opportunity to create your own wallpapers featuring Apple logos. You can do this on Apple's official website by visiting this link. Do note that there are both pre-made wallpapers you can download, and also have the ability to create custom versions by mixing and matching. Here is a guide on how to customise, create and download your wallpaper. Apple logo wallpaper.(Apple) How to mix and match to create custom Apple Wallpapers 1. When you visit the page, first, tap on 'Get Started,' and next you will see two options: 'Gallery' and 'Custom'. 2. In the 'Gallery' section, you will find five pre-made wallpapers available in purple, pink, red, green, and blue. You can download these directly and set them as your wallpaper. 3. Alternatively, you can select the 'Custom' option. Here, you can choose an Apple logo from various colours, including blue, green, red, pink, and purple, and then select a different background to pair it with. For example, if you choose a purple Apple logo, you could pair it with a green, yellow, or blue background. 4. Once you are happy with your combination, simply tap 'Download', and a JPEG file of the wallpaper will be saved to your computer or device. You can then find the file and set it as your wallpaper. Here are some other popular sources to get wallpapers for your Apple iPhone You can certainly download the wallpapers we mentioned earlier, but if you like changing your wallpaper frequently, you might want to explore a few more options. You can visit websites or use apps like Backdrops, which offers free wallpapers with occasional ads. There's also Panels, created by MKBHD, and Unsplash, which provides high-quality wallpapers in high resolution for free. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price
Android Authority
16-07-2025
- Android Authority
Your favorite wallpaper app is prettier than ever thanks to its Material 3 Expressive update
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Backdrops has been updated to version 6.0, integrating Google's Material 3 Expressive design language. UI enhancements include improved carousel, better loading animations, refreshed progress indicators, rounded corners, new icons, and diverse color palette pairings. The facelift improves the visual experience for users who regularly search for wallpapers within the app. Material 3 Expressive is the flavor of the season. We've seen plenty of Google apps work their way towards adopting the latest design language iteration for Android, and several of our favorite non-Google apps are also on board the Material 3 Expressive hype train. The popular wallpaper app Backdrops is also jumping on board, with the latest update bringing Material 3 Expressive to the app. The changelog for Backdrops shows that the app has been updated to v6.0 with Material 3 Expressive elements. Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority The changes are spread across the UI, such as the landing page carousel, which has a sweet animation. The animations for loading, progress, and refresh have also been refreshed. Elsewhere, there are new icons, more rounded corners, and more color palette pairings. Here's a quick run-through of some of the highlight changes that have come with the update: Many of us like to swap wallpapers frequently, even if just to keep our setup fresh. While most users will not spend more than a few seconds within a wallpaper app, we know many Android enthusiasts spend a lot of time hunting for the best wallpaper for their phone. This update thus feels right at home, letting us enjoy all the elements of good UI/UX design across apps. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
