We’ve seen glimpses and teases of Google Messages’ massive 2026 redesign for a while now, but last week the update finally started rolling out to users. And after lots of (mostly) patiently waiting, I just got the update on my Android phone a couple of days ago.
I’ve seen some mixed reactions to this latest Messages redesign, but after living with it for a bit, I have to admit I’m impressed. It’s been a while since the Messages app has seen such a radical transformation, but the wait was well worth it. Here’s what it looks like in action – and how to get in your Android phone, too.
