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Google is preparing to launch its next significant OS update for smartwatches, Wear OS 6, which is based on Android 16. The company has now unveiled a few aspects of the Material 3 Expressive design language that will be featured in the upcoming update.

Google has released the first preview of Wear OS 6, allowing developers and enthusiasts to experience the new software before its official release. The forthcoming update will introduce a notable UI redesign inspired by the Material 3 Expressive design language.

One of our reliable colleagues, 9to5Google, has obtained early access to the upcoming update through Android Studio, providing a detailed look at the changes. According to the report, the new Material 3 Expressive design language has been integrated across the system, including the app drawer, notifications, and multitasking menu.

A new “bubble” shape has been added to the bottom button, nearly touching the radius of the display. Additionally, bolder icons on Quick Settings and new animations on the unlock screen have been incorporated, consistent with the design language of Material 3 Expressive.

Wear OS 6 brings a notable implementation of Material You theming change. When changing the watch face, a message “Applying theme” will appear, changing the color across the system, including notifications, buttons, Quick Settings, and more.

Notably, for users who prefer to avoid automatic themes, the update brings an option to manually choose a theme by navigating to Settings > Display > Color theme and selecting from eight available color options: Moonstone, Ivy, Porcelain, Iris, Lemongrass, Jade, Indigo, and Peony.

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