Google is giving its Messages app a fresh new look with a redesigned homescreen that incorporates key branding elements and enhances user experience. The update removes the familiar navigation drawer and replaces it with a more streamlined approach – possibly for the sake of branding or merely accessibility.
The 4-colour Google Logo takes over the Hamburger button on the Messages Homescreen
One notable change is the replacement of the full-width search bar with a simple magnifying glass icon, reducing clutter and focusing attention on the content. Positioned in the top-left corner, the iconic four-colour “G” logo of Google takes its place, followed by the word “Messages,” ensuring clear branding and easy recognition. The navigation drawer and its hamburger icon, previously used for accessing various options, have been replaced by the account menu. Options like Archived, Spam & blocked, Mark all as read, and Device pairing now reside in this menu, while Your data in Messages, Messages settings, and Help & feedback remain unchanged. The “Choose theme” feature has been relocated to the settings menu.
In terms of search functionality, Google has discarded the “Categories” section in favor of a grid layout. This new design reduces the need for excessive scrolling and offers quick access to categories such as Starred, Images, Videos, Places, Links, Unread, Known, and Unknown.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this redesign is the prominent placement of the Google logo in the top-left corner. It serves as a visual reminder of Google’s commitment to messaging services and its ongoing RCS (Rich Communication Services) campaign. AT&T became the most recent company to switch to Google Jibe’s RCS platform.
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