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Google Messages is making some changes you’ll either like or hate (APK teardown)

Published on: 2025-07-15 11:58:06

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has made a minor UI tweak in the Messages app that turns the send button dark when you begin typing. Some users are noticing that unread conversations now have bigger profile pictures. Instead of a heart emoji, double-tapping a message now gives a thumbs-up emoji. It’s not uncommon for Google to fiddle around with the UI in the Messages app. For example, the company recently added a new animation for newly received messages. Get ready for a few more changes to come our way as we found a tweak to the Gboard. Some users have also spotted some other modifications you’ll either like or hate. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. H ... Read full article.