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Material 3 Expressive introduces new LoadingIndicator components for Jetpack Compose that animate between custom polygon shapes instead of traditional spinners. The LoadingIndicator and ContainedLoadingIndicator composables allow developers to create more engaging loading experiences by customizing colors, shapes, and animations using RoundedPolygon instances. This approach enables apps to incorporate unique branding elements while maintaining Material Design principles, offering a more expressive alternative to standard progress indicators.

Material 3 Expressive for Compose: Loading Indicator