Pixel 9 Pro Fold on sale for $300 less; Files by Google to bag Material 3 Expressive UI revamp

Google Pixel fans are in for a treat. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently available at a significant discount. This comes alongside reports that the Files by Google app is getting a fresh new look. Let’s dive into the details for each of these interesting developments.

A sweet deal on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Are you looking to upgrade to a foldable phone? Now might be the perfect time. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is on sale for $1,499, as highlighted by Android Authority. That is a $300 saving on one of Google’s most impressive devices. This limited-time offer is available through Amazon.

While the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is by no means the most impressive or feature-rich foldable device on the market, it’s perfect for those who like Google’s Pixel UI and other AI features. 

It features a 6.3-inch exterior display that folds out to an expansive 8-inch interior display. Powering this device is Google’s Tensor G4 processor. It comes with a generous 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone boasts solid cameras and a dependable battery. It also benefits from Google’s impressive seven-year software update promise.

Files by Google to get a makeover

In other Google-related news, the Files by Google app is reportedly in line for a major design overhaul. Android Authority reports that the app will adopt elements of Google’s new Material 3 Expressive user interface. This information comes from an APK teardown of a beta version of the app.

Material 3 Expressive is Google’s latest design language for Android. It focuses on a more visually engaging and dynamic user experience. Expected changes in Files by Google include a redesigned layout for floating action buttons. These buttons, previously aligned to the right, will now sit centrally. There will also be larger thumbnails for recent files. Even the progress bar for file operations is getting a new wavy design and a central placement.

It is important to remember that these design changes are currently in testing. Google is still working on them, and they may evolve before a public release. The broader rollout of Material 3 Expressive is anticipated later in the year. It is expected to debut with the Android 16 QPR1 beta. 

I’d say it’s safe to assume that we’ll soon start seeing more Google apps begin implementing the Material 3 Expressive design language behind the scenes, at least.

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