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Google Messages ships swipe gestures, long-press menu as bigger redesign looms

Teardown reveals Google Messages home-screen button reshuffle

1 Sep 22 1:32 AM · 4d ago · 7 articles · 2 sources · development 1 of 5

An APK teardown of beta build messages.android_20260917_03_RC00 shows Google moving the Gemini button into the header (replacing Search there), shifting Start chat to bottom-center, and adding Search to the bottom bar, with the two bottom buttons expanding and collapsing based on scroll behavior.

Teardown reveals Google Messages home-screen button reshuffle
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Google Developer of Google MessagesAndroid Authority Outlet conducting APK teardown reportingAdamya Sharma Android Authority reporterHillary Keverenge Android Authority reporter

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1Teardown reveals Google Messages…2Same teardown details a redesigned…3Long-press menu for message actions rolls…4Swipe gestures for timestamps and reply…5Coverage and social posts spread word of…
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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 1 outlet Google Messages is getting ready for a big UI shuffle (APK teardown)

    first by Android Authority, 4d ago

  2. 1 outlet Google Messages working on a new home screen with easier search access

    first by Sammy Fans, 4d ago

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