Google Drive's video player gets a Material Design 3 makeover
Google's productivity suite is adding extra polish to its video playback capabilities
Drive is receiving a Material Design 3 video player, giving it a modernized and intuitive interface
Google Drive's video player is getting a noticeable upgrade, incorporating Google's latest design language, Material Design 3. This revamp aims to enhance the user experience with a more modern and intuitive interface.
The Material Design 3 video player introduces several visual and functional improvements. The player controls have been redesigned with a cleaner and more streamlined appearance, making it easier for users to navigate playback options. The progress bar has also been updated, providing a clearer indication of the video's progress.
In addition to the aesthetic changes, the Material Design 3 video player also includes some functional enhancements. Users can now adjust the playback speed, ranging from 0.25x to 2x, allowing them to customize their viewing experience. The player also supports picture-in-picture mode, enabling users to continue watching videos while multitasking on other Drive tasks.
This update aligns with Google's larger effort to bring Material Design 3 to all of its products, ensuring a consistent and cohesive user experience across its ecosystem. The Material Design 3 video player is currently rolling out to Google Drive users and will be available to all users in the coming weeks.
Here are some of the key features of the new Material Design 3 video player in Google Drive:
- Redesigned player controls with a cleaner and more streamlined appearance
- Updated progress bar for a clearer indication of video progress
- Adjustable playback speed, ranging from 0.25x to 2x
- Support for picture-in-picture mode
These enhancements are part of Google's ongoing commitment to improving the user experience of its productivity suite. By incorporating Material Design 3 into Google Drive's video player, Google aims to provide users with a more modern and intuitive interface for viewing and managing videos.
