Google Rolling Out Redesigned Voice Messages in Messages App

Google Messages voice recorder redesign with waveform icon rolling out to some users
New UI has persistent panel with start/stop button, Cancel/Delete, and Attach
Shows waveform and count as it records, can listen before sending
Google also redesigning inline voice message previews with waveform
Revamped homescreen with tabs widely available in Messages beta, could launch together with new voice UI

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8/24/2023

AI is coming for Google Recorder, promising to make it even better

Google is rumored to introduce AI-powered summarization features in its Recorder app, allowing users to create summaries of audio recordings offline, which could save time on transcribing meeting minutes and provide quick recaps of longer recorded interactions. This feature is expected to debut alongside the Pixel 8 series announcement.

9/21/2023

Google Resurfaces Get The Message Ads Urging Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Google is renewing its campaign to pressure Apple into adopting the RCS messaging protocol, highlighting the drawbacks of Apple's SMS-based iMessage system and advocating for a better texting experience for all users.

9/29/2023

Google Messages App Gets Homescreen Redesign, Removes Navigation Drawer

Google is rolling out a redesigned homescreen for its Messages app, featuring a prominent "G" logo and a new app bar, as well as updated search and simplified navigation options.

9/29/2023

Google Messages App Redesign Removes Hamburger Menu, Adds Profile Navigation

Google has updated its Messages app by removing the navigation drawer and replacing it with a redesigned interface where users can access additional options by tapping their profile picture.

10/4/2023

Google Assistant Upgrades with AI to Become Your Personal Digital Assistant

Google has upgraded its voice assistant, infusing it with new AI features that expand its capabilities, including the ability to help users complete tasks, understand more natural conversation when dictating texts, optimize phone call experiences, and summarize webpages.

10/7/2023

Google Upgrades Assistant with New Bard AI for More Personalized and Contextual Interactions

Google has upgraded its voice assistant, infusing it with new AI features like contextual awareness and the ability to complete tasks, making it stand out from other smartphone assistants. The upgrade, called Assistant with Bard, will be available on Android and iOS devices in the next few months, and will include features such as conversational overlays and more natural voice commands. Additionally, Google Assistant can now detect and filter spam calls, and has the ability to summarize webpages and read them aloud, with impressive voice quality.

10/20/2023

New Google Messages Update Adds Camera Shortcut to Homescreen

Google is adding a camera shortcut to the app bar in Messages for Android, joining other features such as animated emoji and a redesigned voice recorder.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 4:52:00 AM

Google Rolling Out Redesigned Voice Messages in Messages App

Google Messages voice recorder redesign with waveform icon rolling out to some users
New UI has persistent panel with start/stop button, Cancel/Delete, and Attach
Shows waveform and count as it records, can listen before sending
Google also redesigning inline voice message previews with waveform
Revamped homescreen with tabs widely available in Messages beta, could launch together with new voice UI

9to5google.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

AI is coming for Google Recorder, promising to make it even better

9/21/2023

Google Resurfaces Get The Message Ads Urging Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

9/29/2023

Google Messages App Gets Homescreen Redesign, Removes Navigation Drawer

Google is rolling out a redesigned homescreen for its Messages app, featuring a prominent "G" logo and a new app bar, as well as updated search and simplified navigation options.

9/29/2023

Google Messages App Redesign Removes Hamburger Menu, Adds Profile Navigation

Google has updated its Messages app by removing the navigation drawer and replacing it with a redesigned interface where users can access additional options by tapping their profile picture.

10/4/2023

Google Assistant Upgrades with AI to Become Your Personal Digital Assistant

10/7/2023

Google Upgrades Assistant with New Bard AI for More Personalized and Contextual Interactions

10/20/2023

New Google Messages Update Adds Camera Shortcut to Homescreen

Google is adding a camera shortcut to the app bar in Messages for Android, joining other features such as animated emoji and a redesigned voice recorder.