Android’s youthful new design will change the way you make and answer calls

Google is testing a redesigned Phone app with a simplified interface featuring three main tabs instead of four, combining favorites and call logs in a new Home tab. The update includes Material 3 Expressive design elements like whimsical contact frames and introduces horizontal swipe gestures for answering calls to prevent accidental actions. The redesign is currently rolling out to public beta testers, with the full Material 3 Expressive update expected in September alongside Android 16.