Google will unveil the next evolution of its Material You design, Material 3 Expressive, at I/O 2025 on May 20th, focusing on enhancing app expressiveness. A recent leak shows how the Google Clock app will be updated using the new Expressive Design.
The Material 3 Expressive Design approach emphasizes a more expressive and dynamic visual language, with the goal of enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and user interaction. This design philosophy is expected to manifest in the Clock app through the use of bold color palettes, dynamic typography, and thoughtfully crafted animations.
If you’re excited about the Material 3 Expressive Design Clock app and can’t wait to have it on your device, this guide is for you. Follow the instructions below to get it right now on any Android phone.
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How to Get the New Expressive Design Google Clock App on any Android Phone
You can install the new Expressive Design Google Clock app on your Android phone in two ways: by using a modified APK or through the ADB method.
Method 1: Using the Modified APK
1. Download the modified Google Clock app (Clock_8.0 – 751353865 Beta) APK file from the provided link.
[Note: This is a modified version of the Google Clock 8.0 (751353865) beta app, so proceed at your own risk].
2. Install the downloaded Clock_8.0 (751353865)_antisplit_clone APK file on your phone.
3. Enjoy the new Expressive Design clock app!
Method 2: Via ADB
1. Download the Google Clock 8.0 (751353865) beta from APK Mirror to your phone.
2. Install the APK Mirror Installer from the Play Store (this app is necessary to install the bundled APK file).
3. Uninstall the existing Google Clock app by executing the following command (ensure you have Google Platform tools and ADB drivers installed on your PC):
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.deskclock
Note: If this command does not successfully remove the clock app, you may need root access on your phone, which is not recommended.
4. Now, install the new clock app using the APK Mirror Installer [Open APK Mirror Installer app > Browse File > Seect file > Install package].
5. Enjoy your new Google Clock app!
Conclusion:
The impending changes to the Clock app’s user interface are part of Google’s broader efforts to modernize and unify the visual language across its suite of applications. By adopting the Material 3 Expressive design principles, the Clock app is poised to offer a more cohesive and visually harmonious experience, aligning it with the company’s overarching design vision.
As Google continues to refine and implement the Material 3 Expressive framework, users can anticipate a more visually captivating and intuitive Clock app that seamlessly integrates with the broader ecosystem of Google’s products and services.
