Kate Mills 
Apr 10, 2024
Google, a search engine giant, is redesigning the Google Messages app which will combine the text field into one line and flip the signature trait.
The version of Google Messages, which the user sees now before any text is typed is the upcoming compose field that Google Messages is working on with the latest beta (20240404_01_RC00).
As the user begins typing, a second bar with shortcuts for emoji, Magic Compose, gallery, and the '+' symbol disappears.
However, the emoji shortcut is constantly on the left side. Whereas, the gallery and voice recorder display only when nothing is input.
Anything that user input is bordered by emoji, Magic Compose, and the plus sign, with the regrettable exception that there is no persistent gallery option.
Alternatively, this redesign maintains the present layout, including the strange fact that the compose field is left-aligned yet the user's sent messages display on the right.
This single-line is a return to the original style after users complained about the makeover that was released earlier using more space. This single-line text box is not yet available in the current Google Messages beta.
