Google’s sudden redesign of its phone app has left many Android users annoyed and confused.


1. Sudden Design Change Without Warning

  • Users noticed the new interface without manually updating the app.
  • The update rolled out silently, making users feel forced into it.


2. Material 3 Expressive Redesign – A Mixed Bag

  • Aims to make the app modern and clean.
  • But users feel it sacrifices simplicity for style, making navigation harder.


3. Favourites & Recents Merged in home Tab

  • Previously separate sections are now shown together in a carousel-like format.
  • Many find this confusing and less user-friendly.


4. iPhone-Style Swipe to Answer Calls

  • The incoming call screen now requires a left-right swipe like iOS.
  • Users miss the old single-tap function, which felt faster and simpler.


5. Big Pill-Shaped Buttons & Bright red End Call Key

  • Buttons during calls are now large and blocky, attracting mixed reactions.
  • The bright red End Call button draws too much attention, annoying users.


6. Can You Go Back to the Old Design?

  • Only partial fixes are possible (Settings > Incoming Call Gestures).



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26/08/2025 05:59 AM