This month, Google Meet for Android is implementing a significant update by adopting the Material 3 Expressive design. The introduction of a search app bar enhances user navigation, shifting from the previous full-width text field. Key components like the hamburger menu and profile switcher have been repositioned, contributing to a streamlined interface.
Version 341 of the app is now widely available, featuring a refined "Search contacts" section that includes a reimagined "Code" button for joining meetings. This button has been aesthetically integrated into the search container, enhancing usability. The update is part of a broader transition for most Google Workspace applications, including Chat, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Keep, Sheets, and Slides, which have also adopted the search app bar for a cohesive user experience.
Looking ahead, Google Meet will be replacing Duo Legacy calling this month, a change that was initially scheduled for September 2025. Notably, Google Calendar remains an exception to this design update, while Google Voice continues to utilize the Material You aesthetic.