Google Messages tests a homepage redesign with pinned chats and bottom search

TechnologyInternational9to5GoogleNov 7, 2026, 6:08 PMAI summary

Google Messages for Android is testing a homepage redesign with three core components, according to 9to5Google. Pinned chats are elevated above all other conversations with large contact photos, a layout similar to iMessage on iOS. Search becomes a centered floating action button alongside the new chat button, and the Gemini shortcut moves to a button in the top-right corner next to the profile picture. The changes are in the beta channel and have not rolled out to all users.

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Pinned chats appear with large contact photos above all other conversations
Search becomes a centered floating action button alongside start chat
The Gemini shortcut moves to the top-right corner, next to the profile

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