Google Messages’ pinned chats UI makeover is finally landing for users

Google is gradually releasing a redesigned pinned chat UI for Google Messages to beta users. The new interface adopts an iMessage-like layout with prominent large contact photos displayed at the top of conversations. The rollout follows earlier internal testing; it remains unclear whether richer message preview features spotted in prior development will be included in the broader release. Google is also testing a new Search function button that removes the Gemini branding.

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