Google seems to be working on a redesigned material design language for Android, dubbed Material 3 Expressive. Google shared earlier this month that it will announce Material 3 Expressive at the upcoming I/O 2025 event and called it the “future of Google’s UX design.” It will feature “emotional design patterns” and new guidelines as per the company. However, the company accidentally published a blog post (now deleted) which detailed the thinking and research behind Material 3 Expressive.

Saved in the Wayback Machine, the blog post read that Material 3 Expressive was “born out of research.” “Through 46 separate research studies with hundreds of designs, and more than 18,000 participants from around the world, we’ve dialed-in a system that’s both beautiful and highly usable,” said Google in the blog post.

The company notes that Material 3 Expressive principles are rooted in solid research and built on longstanding usability best practices, so designers can confidently use these new components and principles, knowing they’re building something that will be easy to use and that people can connect with. The idea behind Material 3 Expressive, also being referred to as “M3 Expressive” or “Expressive Design,” is to “move beyond ‘clean’ and ‘boring’ designs to create interfaces that connect with people on an emotional level.”

The research was carried out through a variety of methods including:

• Usability: Seeing how quickly participants could understand and use an interface
• Eye tracking: Analyzing where users focused their attention
• Surveys and focus groups: Gauging emotional responses to different designs
• Experiments: Gathering sentiment and preferences

Google began the research with individual elements, such as “Which progress indicator made the waiting time feel faster while also looking like it belonged on a premium phone?.””We also studied how big a button can be for positive improvements in tap time without overwhelming other items on the screen,” said the company.

Design-wise, Google found that “well-applied expressive design is strongly preferred by people of all ages over non-expressive design that followed the iOS Human Interface Guidelines, with that preference being particularly strong—up to 87%—among 18-24 year olds.”

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Google notes that the “fundamental parts of expressive design are the use of color, shape, size, motion, and containment.” Furthermore, “Material 3 Expressive is characterised by bold use of shape and color—creating delightful user experiences.” For example, the Send button in the new design is larger, placed just above the keyboard, and uses a secondary color to draw attention to it.

“We can compare this to the non-expressive design, which places the small Send button in the top-of-screen toolbar with other controls like attaching a file. When participants were asked to “Send the email” in the app, their eyes saw the button 4x faster in the expressive design,” said the company.

Through research, Google observed Expressive Design was found to be “more visually appealing, intuitive, and easy to use for participants with varying movement and visual abilities. Larger buttons, high-contrast visual containment, and other key attributes of expressive design make interfaces better and more usable for everyone.”

Google also noted a limitation that of Expressive design which was “lack of familiarity.” “It is also worth noting that while expressive design improved preference and usability, it was impacted by a lack of familiarity. This is a challenge that designers will have to navigate, but we expect to see familiarity increase as more and more apps adopt this new style in the next year,” said Google.

Acer, primarily recognised for its laptops, appears to be facing challenges in its attempt to enter the Indian smartphone market. The company has unexpectedly withdrawn its earlier plan to launch the Acer Super ZX Series smartphones on April 25. This reversal comes despite prior announcements and preparations for the release.

Last year, Indkal Technologies had entered into a partnership with Acer to bring Acer-branded smartphones to the Indian market. As part of this collaboration, the companies had outlined plans to target the budget smartphone segment. About three weeks ago, they had reiterated their commitment by promoting the upcoming Super ZX Series as a combination of high-performance hardware and competitive pricing, specifically designed to appeal to cost-conscious consumers.

However, the sudden change in launch plans raises questions about Acer’s readiness to compete in the smartphone space, especially in a market as competitive and price-sensitive as India.

While the company promised at the launch event that the Acer Super ZX series smartphones would go on sale on April 25, this never happened. A similar incident happened with the launch event, which was delayed from March 25 to April 15 without conveying any proper reason.

At the time of writing this article, the Amazon microsite created for the devices’ launch still states that they will go on sale on April 25, which is concerning as the brand hasn’t been updating the page and is also not clearly communicating its plans with the consumers.

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If that wasn’t enough, there’s no listing page for the phones on Acer’s India website, where one could also view the detailed specifications. Further, the brand hasn’t posted anything regarding the phones’ sale date on its social media handles, which again raises questions about the brand’s commitment to buyers in India.

As of now, there’s no update on when the devices will go on sale in the country. The brand also hasn’t shared detailed pricing for all the variants of the two devices, as we only know their starting prices.

With this misstep, Acer risks tarnishing its reputation in the smartphone segment before it even gets a foothold. We are of the opinion that a straightforward communication strategy and transparent roadmap may now be Acer’s only way to salvage consumer confidence.

Moto G56 5G details have been leaked and according to the leak, the device will come with certain that will be tied to the higher RAM model while the 4GB RAM model won’t be having these features at all. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming Moto G-series smartphone.

Moto G56 5G Details

As per a leak by Evan Blass, the Moto G56 5G sports a 6.72-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits brightness, 391 ppi, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 paired with 4GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage options. The device will run on Android 15 and interestingly, the 4GB RAM model will receive 1 OS upgrade and 3 years of security patches while the 8GB RAM model will get 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches.

The storage will be expandable up to 2TB. The device will have dual rear cameras including a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary camera with f/1.8 Aperture and an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor. On the front, this Motorola device has a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

A 5200mAh battery with 30W Fast charging support backs the phone. The phone has connectivity features like 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/Galileo, NFC, a 3.5mm Headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging.

It gets stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well. The device is IP69 and IP68 rated, along with Military-grade durability backed by MIL-STD 810H certification. The 8GB RAM model supports Smart Connect also but the 4GB RAM model doesn’t.

The device will come in Pantone Black Oyster, Pantone Gray Mist, Pantone Dazzling Blue, and Pantone Dill.

Limiting features to the higher RAM model may not be the smartest move by Motorola but it could help the brand boost the sales of the 8GB RAM model if the price difference isn’t too much. We’ll know more about this leak’s accuracy once the device launches which is expected to happen soon.

Lava Yuva Star 2 has been launched in India as the successor to the Yuva Star which debuted back in August of last year. The Yuva Star 2 comes with a 5000mAh battery under the hood and runs on the Android 14 Go Edition operating system. Design-wise, the handset resembles the iPhone 16. Here are all the details of the device.

Lava Yuva Star 2: Price, Availability

Lava Yuva Star 2 will be available in two colours: Radiant Black and Sparkling Ivory, and is priced at Rs 6,499 for 4GB + 64GB variant. The sale of the device has already begun retail outlets in India.

Lava Yuva Star 2: Specifications

The Yuva Star sports a 6.75-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch housing the front camera. Under the hood, the device features an unspecified octa-core Unisoc chipset and 4GB of RAM with up to 4GB of virtual RAM. There’s 64GB of built-in storage and the phone runs on Android 14 Go OS.

For optics, you get a 13-megapixel main camera, along with an AI sensor. You also get a 5MP selfie shooter. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via the USB-C port.

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Connectivity options include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS. There’s also a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a single bottom firing speaker. The device is also water and dust resistant according to the brand.

Update 08/05/2025: iQOO has confirmed that the Neo 10 will launch in India on May 26 with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Chipset under the hood. It is also confirmed to be made available in Titanium Chrome and Inferno Red colours.

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iQOO Neo 10 India launch has been confirmed by the brand along with its design as well. While the design itself is quite similar to iQOO Neo 10R, the specifications are expected to be much superior, including the newly announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 under the hood. Here’s what you can expect from the device.

iQOO Neo 10 India launch

The company stated in a press release that the iQOO Neo 10 is coming soon, which means the device should likely launch later this month. The brand hasn’t announced a launch date as of now. It also showcased the device is a red shade with a squircle camera module along with the Neo branding beneath it. The device appears to have a dual rear camera setup while the volume rocker and power button lie on the right side of the handset.

iQOO Neo 10: Expected Specifications

The iQOO Neo 10 is expected to be a rebranded iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro which launched in China last week. The device will also be different from the Chinese model of the iQOO Neo 10 which runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

The iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro sports a 6.78-inch (2800 x 1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9 display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, HDR, and P3 colour gamut support. The device packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and runs on Android 15-based Origin OS 5. The smartphone also houses up to 16GB LPPDR5x RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage

For optics, the handset features a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel f/1.8 Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS and an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens. For selfies, the handset houses a 16-megapixel f/2.5 selfie camera.

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Connectivity options include 5G dual SIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6.0, Dual-Band GNSS, IR blaster and NFC. It has dual stereo speakers and is IP65 rated as well. The handset also features an in-screen optical fingerprint sensor. For battery, the smartphone packs a 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery along with support for 120W fast wired charging.

iQOO Neo 10: Price Expectations

We expect iQOO to price the device above Rs 30,000 considering the Neo 10R is already selling for Rs 26,999. However, this is purely a speculation while the official figure is yet to be confirmed by the brand.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra India launch has been confirmed by the brand through an Amazon microsite after launching the device globally last month. The device is Motorola’s most powerful foldable smartphone till date and comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset under the hood.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra India Launch

The Razr 60 Ultra India launch was confirmed through an Amazon microsite which also notes the chipset in use (something we already knew) along with device’s colour options to expect. Internationally, the handset launched in Rio Red, Scarab, Mountain Trail and Cabaret shades.

The device is slated to be “coming soon” while an exact launch date should be confirmed in the coming weeks. We expect the device to launch in May itself. Further, there’s no word on whether the vanilla Razr 60 will also launch at the same time as the Ultra model.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra: Specifications

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra sports a 4.0-inch external cover display which is a pOLED LTPO screen with up to 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 3000 nits peak brightness, 1272 x 1080 pixels Resolution with 417 ppi, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic protection. Then there is a 7.0-inch pOLED folding display with a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak brightness, 120% DCI-P3 colour gamut, Dolby Vision support, and 1224 x 2992 pixels resolution.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor with 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It packs a 4700mAh battery with 68W TurboPower Fast charging, 30W wireless charging support and 5W reverse charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.

For optics, you get a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera with OIS, and a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle sensor. There’s a 50MP f/2.0 front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos.

The Razr 60 Ultra runs on Android 15 with Hello UI on top and packs Google Gemini integration with other moto AI features. Finally, the device is also IP48-rated.