New Google Messages Update Adds Camera Shortcut to Homescreen
- New Google Messages homescreen adds a camera shortcut
- Camera icon appears to the left of magnifying glass for quick photo taking
- After taking a photo, you get the "Select conversation" UI
- Camera shortcut showing up for some users in the past day
- Joins other Messages features like animated emoji, voice recorder redesign, Google Account integration
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