// AI news · 2026-11-08 · 9to5Google
Google Messages Homepage Redesign
Google is testing a major homepage redesign for Android Messages, elevating pinned chats above the conversation list with large avatars.
Published 2026-11-08 07:08 (Beijing time)Source 9to5GoogleAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
Search appears as a floating action button, visible when scrolling. The Gemini button is now in the top-right corner next to the profile. The changes are currently in beta and rolled out incrementally.
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02Key points
- Pinned chats are elevated above conversation list with large avatars.
- Search becomes a floating action button visible on scroll.
- Gemini button moved to top-right corner near profile image.
- Changes are in beta and rolled out incrementally.
03Source
Google Messages homepage redesign: Pinned chat avatars, bottom search, corner Gemini
9to5Google · published 2026-11-08 07:08 Beijing time
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