Google Messages has recently redesigned the compose/text field in Messages to return to a single line, similar to the changes made in April. The update is part of a series of redesigns in the app, including an audio recorder redesign and a selfie GIF feature.
As of May 22, the single-line text field has been more widely rolled out to beta users and some stable users, with positive feedback on the cleaner and more compact design. The previous design had the text field aligned to the right with the ‘more’/gallery buttons located outside the box to the left. It is expected that Google will eventually move all users to this new design.
The original design from January featured a double line layout that was not well-received by some users. Google took this feedback into account and made changes to improve the user experience. The new default state remains unchanged until the user starts typing, at which point the gallery and Magic Compose options disappear, leaving only the Emoji and “more” buttons visible. This change provides visual consistency and reduces unnecessary animations.
The redesigned text field features narrower dimensions and dedicated columns for the “plus” and emoji buttons. Although some users preferred the previous layout due to its four lines of visible text before scrolling, the new design aims to streamline the user experience.
The single-line text field is currently only available to a limited number of users on the beta version of Google Messages. Users can access this version by joining the beta program with the specific version number 20240506_04_RC00.
Overall, the recent redesign of the text field in Google Messages aims to enhance the user experience by simplifying the interface and making it more visually appealing. The changes have been positively received by users, and Google continues to iterate on the app to provide the best messaging experience possible.
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