Get ready for a fresh look on your Galaxy Watch! YouTube Music is getting a stylish makeover with Wear OS.
Google has unveiled a major redesign for Wear OS, bringing the Wear OS 6 update to select Galaxy Watches. While the update has arrived, some apps are still catching up with the new design language. It seems Google is gearing up to bring this sleek look to YouTube Music, and we're here to break it down for you.
YouTube Music's Material 3 Expressive Design: A Visual Treat
The YouTube Music app is embracing the Material 3 Expressive design language, and it's a sight to behold. Currently, this new design is showcased in the app's Tile, those handy widgets on the left side of your Wear OS watch face. Android Authority was the first to spot this change, and we can confirm it's a welcome upgrade.
The new design isn't limited to just Wear OS 6 devices, which is great news. As you can see in the screenshots, popular playlists now have vibrant backgrounds and eye-catching vertical posters with rounded corners. The Browse button seamlessly integrates with the smartwatch's screen bezels at the bottom. We're hoping Google continues to roll out more Material 3 Expressive UI elements across YouTube Music and all Wear OS apps.
Enhanced User Experience
With this redesign, selecting your favorite playlist and starting your music is a breeze. Inside the app, you'll notice a bolder font for text, replacing the thinner font of the past. Additionally, each item in a list now takes up more vertical space, making it easier to choose your next music track. It's a subtle yet effective improvement.
The Future of Design on Samsung Devices
It's still unclear whether Samsung will fully adopt the Material 3 Expressive design language. What do you think? Should Samsung embrace this new look, or do you prefer a more unique design approach? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this potential design shift.
About the Author
Asif Iqbal Shaik, our Senior Editor, is a technology enthusiast with a background in computer engineering. He's been a Samsung user since 2004 and currently rocks the Galaxy S21 Ultra. When he's not writing about the latest tech, Asif enjoys immersing himself in crime and sci-fi movies and TV shows. His first Samsung device was the T100, and he's been a loyal fan ever since.
