Google Password Manager’s revamp might be on the horizon

Managing all the passwords for various websites, apps, and social media platforms can be a real headache. That’s why services designed to streamline this process are incredibly useful. Take Google, for example, with its Google Password Manager. As the tech giant considers passkeys as the default login method for personal accounts, it appears a new design is in the works for its password manager. Google News Telegram group (via Android Font), the redesign involves breaking down the core features of the password manager into three tabs located in the bottom navigation bar: Passwords, Verification, and Settings.

In their current form, the Verification and Settings buttons are located on the main/home page of Google Password Manager. There’s also a subtle change to the search bar, now featuring an “Add Password” button instead of the “+” found in the current version of Password Manager.

Google’s password manager has seen several updates for mobile and desktop users over the past year. Some nice features include the ability to alert users when saved passwords have been compromised in a data breach or prompt password changes for those that are reused or considered weak.

Exactly when this redesigned password manager will roll out remains unclear, but it could be part of an upcoming app update since the changes comply with Google’s Material Design 3 guidelines.

Material You 3, Google’s latest open source design system unveiled at Google I/O 2023, is already integrated into various apps and products. For example, WhatsApp is experimenting with Material Design changes on Android to more closely align its appearance with its iOS app.

With the introduction of Android 14, Google wanted to give users even more customization options for their phones. For example, when paired with Material You 3, your Android system’s color palette will automatically sync with your chosen wallpaper.