Google Account Settings on Web Revamped with Material 3 Expressive Design
Google has unveiled a comprehensive redesign of its Google Account settings page on the web, aligning it with the Material 3 Expressive design language. This update introduces a more streamlined and user-friendly interface, enhancing the overall user experience.
Visual and Structural Enhancements
The most noticeable change is the background color, which has shifted from a plain white to a subtle light gray with a blue tint. This modification provides a softer visual experience and aligns with Google’s contemporary design aesthetics. Additionally, the Google logo in the top-left corner has been simplified by removing the traditional four-color scheme, now matching the Account text for a more cohesive appearance.
Reorganized Navigation Menu
The navigation menu has undergone significant restructuring to improve accessibility and clarity. Each section is now accompanied by a colorful icon and features a pill-shaped highlight when selected, enhancing visual cues for users. The updated menu includes the following sections:
– Home: Displays the user’s avatar, name, and email address, along with quick access to common actions such as changing the password, managing devices, accessing the Password Manager, viewing activity, and managing email settings.
– Personal Info: Allows users to update personal details like name, contact information, and profile picture.
– Security & Sign-In: Provides options to manage sign-in methods, including two-step verification and recovery options.
– Password Manager: Offers access to saved passwords and the ability to manage them securely.
– Your Devices: Lists devices where the user’s account is currently signed in, with options to manage or sign out from them.
– Data & Privacy: Enables users to control data settings, including activity controls and ad personalization preferences.
– People & Sharing: Manages shared information and interactions with others, including contacts and shared content.
– Family Group: Facilitates the management of family settings and shared services among family members.
– Payments & Subscriptions: Oversees payment methods, purchase history, and active subscriptions.
– Google One Storage: Provides information on storage usage and options to upgrade storage plans.
Simplified Home Page
The Home page has been redesigned to present essential information more prominently. It now features the user’s avatar, name, and email address at the top, followed by a search bar labeled Search Google Account. Below the search bar, users have quick access to common actions such as:
– My Password: Quick access to change or update the account password.
– Devices: View and manage devices where the account is signed in.
– Password Manager: Access and manage saved passwords securely.
– My Activity: Review and manage account activity and history.
– Email: Manage email settings and preferences.
This streamlined layout mirrors the simplicity of the Google Search homepage, focusing on essential functions and reducing visual clutter.
Consistent Design Across Platforms
The individual settings pages now utilize Material 3 Expressive containers with a white background, effectively grouping related information. The content is presented in a single, narrower column, enhancing readability and focus. Notably, the Password Manager links to the existing passwords.google.com without a redesign, while the Your Devices section has been separated for more straightforward management. The introduction of the Family Group section provides a centralized location for managing family-related settings and services.
This web redesign aligns with the Google Account interface on Android devices, ensuring a consistent user experience across platforms. Users familiar with the mobile version will find the web interface intuitive and cohesive.
Conclusion
The updated Google Account settings page on the web reflects Google’s commitment to modernizing its interfaces and enhancing user experience. By adopting the Material 3 Expressive design language, Google offers a more organized, visually appealing, and user-friendly platform for managing account settings.
