Google Messages is rolling out a redesigned homescreen on Samsung devices, eliminating the navigation drawer.
This Samsung-specific version of Google Messages supports syncing across tablets and watches and aligns with Samsung’s One UI, incorporating a sizable header for enhanced user accessibility.
As this redesign is being introduced (notably to more beta testers this week), it’s also been integrated into Samsung’s version of the app.
The app’s name still prominently displays on the homescreen, now accompanied by the tech firm‘s multicolored ‘G’ logo.
The search bar has been replaced by a magnifying glass icon near the user’s Google Account picture.
Clicking on it reveals various options including Archived, Spam & blocked, and Messages settings, among others. The updated search page also features some changes.
The placement of the two icons without any other accompanying features on the same line appears unusual.
Meanwhile, the app continues to employ a circular FAB instead of adopting a more rectangular shape.
The comprehensive redesign of Google Messages’ homescreen hasn’t been extensively released or reached a stable version yet.
Last month, media outlets reported that Google will monetize its mapping data by licensing it to various enterprises engaged in renewable energy ventures.
This move is expected to yield around $100 million within its inaugural year, as per exclusive insights from CNBC.
The strategy involves offering access to fresh application programming interfaces (APIs) loaded with solar and energy insights, as well as air quality data, as detailed in materials scrutinized by CNBC.
These APIs will include a Solar API, tailored for utilization by solar installers such as SunRun and Tesla Energy, and solar design firms like Aurora Solar.
