The beta release of Google Messages seems to tease a more synchronized future for Google’s resident messenger. Previous versions have been cluttered with menu options under the formerly-standard ‘three dot’ layout. The latest beta does away with these in favor of the more modern and streamlined hamburger menu. While the options within the menu have remained the same, the fresh layout breathes new life into Google Messages and brings it more in line with the rest of the Google productivity suite.
Beta’s aren’t always anything to go by in terms of what the final release of a product will be, so it’s far too early to count our better-organized and streamlined chicken eggs. However, it is safe to assume many of the features that bring the beta closer to what Google already offers with its other products will make it into the final build.
The beta also features better integration with Google Photos, letting users send high-quality media directly from the Messages app. Previously, users were only able to send lower-quality media via MMS functionality. While this new integration is an exciting development for Google Messages, the productivity giant is already behind, with apps like WhatsApp able to send high-quality media for years. For devout Google fans and texting aficionados, though, this is big news.
In other developments, Google has also announced the redesign of the Google Chrome browser logo. Chrome hasn’t experienced a refresh in over eight years, so it’s high time for a redesign to remain competitive and fresh-faced amidst the recent spike in Microsoft Edge users on Windows 11.
Both the final build of Google Messages and the redesign of the Chrome logo are expected to be widely available soon. In the meantime, why not check out our articles about the Google productivity and functionality suite and all its wonders?
