First look at the redesigned Selfie GIF feature in Google Messages (APK teardown)
by dbadmin | May 7, 2024 | Google, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google recently redesigned the unannounced Selfie GIF feature within Google Messages. This feature has a support page, and we’ve already seen it in action (somewhat), but now it appears to be imminent with a refreshed look....Google’s plan is to annoy you relentlessly until you update Messages
by dbadmin | May 2, 2024 | Google, google messages, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google is rolling out a new way to conduct Google Messages updates. The update notification takes up your entire display and opens every time you start the app. It’s a not-so-subtle way for Google to encourage you to keep...Hate those big reaction animations in Google Messages? We have good news
by dbadmin | Apr 24, 2024 | google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google working on a toggle that will allow you to turn off expressive animations in Google Messages. The setting will presumably turn off/on Reaction and Screen Effects. It’s unclear if turning expressive animations off will...You really hated this Google Messages redesign, so Google is fixing it
by dbadmin | Apr 9, 2024 | google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is reverting the two-line message compose box back to a single-line box in Google Messages. The single-line field is similar to the message compose box we see in other instant messaging apps. Google Messages is...Google Messages hints at satellite texting for more than just emergencies
by dbadmin | Apr 2, 2024 | google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Lines of code in the Google Messages app explain how satellite messaging will work. One line mentions “You can message with anyone, including emergency services.” The line suggests users will be able to use satellite...