Google continues to expand the Material Theme to more apps. This time a set of three apps are getting the new redesign at the same time: Docs, Sheets, and Slides. All three updates that bring these major visual changes should now be available for download via Play Store, after being rolled out to select users two months ago.
As 9to5google points out, the first thing you'll notice when you open one of the three apps is the lack of the bottom bar. Well, they're actually there, but they're now colorless (white to be more precise), so harder to spot. The new design brings a new set of Material Theme icons for “New document” and “Choose template.”
Although the updated Material Theme design brings important visual changes, it doesn't affect the apps' functionality. Not many tabs have been relocated, so you'll find everything in the same place as last time you've checked any one of these apps.
The multi-colored FAB has been kept and positioned in the bottom-right corner. Also, the nav bar features all the functionality from the previous versions, so you'll be able to access features like Shared with me, Starred, Recent, Offline files, Trash, Notifications, Settings, and Google Drive.
The bottom line is that aside from the obvious visual improvements, the update doesn't bring any other changes, so considers this just a simple revamp that brings the apps in line with Google's new design language.
Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free!
Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: