Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android AuthorityTL;DRGoogle Photos is getting the new album cover design that aligns with Material 3 Expressive.The redesign enhances album cover visibility and makes the title more prominent with a larger font.We’re also seeing changes to the menu options for albumsIn recent months, we have seen several signs of Google’s latest Material 3 Expressive design philosophy scattered around the Photos app. These instances include a refreshed homepage, new icons and progress bar, and a noticeably improved photo editor. Now, we’re seeing another significant change, which aligns with what Google highlighted as a key change as part of the Material 3 Expressive showcase earlier this year. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Google has begun testing Material 3 Expressive design language in Google Photos. These changes were first previewed as part of the general announcement at Google I/O 2025 back in May.