The interface for typing and sending messages in a chat app has been on my mind lately given Google’s addition of Magic Compose (too crowded) and the redesign Apple is doing in iOS 17 (too simple).

With the addition of Magic Compose, we noted how the Google Messages text field was getting too cluttered, but a redesign is now on the way, while each contact’s profile page is also getting ...

Google is testing a desaturated redesign for the Google Messages app, replacing bright colors with muted tones. The update alters multiple interface elements, including conversation views, emoji menus ...