Google Maps gets a Material 3-inspired redesign

Technology Sep 18, 2025

Google Maps is preparing a stylish new update for Android, as of September 18, 2025.
The app now features a sleeker Material 3 Expressive design, with a handy bottom dock that keeps key options like Directions and Start (Gemini) within easy reach—great for one-handed use.

Tabs like Overview, Reviews now sit above image previews

Tabs like Overview, Reviews, and Photos now sit above image previews for better organization.
Important info—think addresses and contact details—is grouped in neat containers, and buttons sport a new pill-shaped style.
While the update keeps familiar features like the fullscreen account menu, it doesn't support Dynamic Color yet.
All these tweaks are part of Google's push to make Maps smoother and more enjoyable to use.