Google is reportedly working on a major redesign of its Google Messages app, according to Android Authority. The redesign aims to improve usability, particularly for one-handed operation. One of the key changes involves relocating navigation buttons to make the app easier to use with a single hand. A new button for starting a conversation has been redesigned with a more rounded, pill-like shape, aligning with Google's new design language called Material 3 Expressive. This button shares space with the search button, which has been moved from the top to the bottom of the screen. As users scroll through their conversation list, the new conversation button retracts to provide more space for the search function. The redesign also includes updates to the search feature. A new search results page separates conversations and messages, offering larger previews for images, videos, and links. Moving the search button to the bottom of the screen creates space for Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, which appears near the user’s profile picture in the upper part of the interface. Users can hide the Gemini button by disabling the "Show the Gemini button" option in the Messages settings under "Gemini in Messages." These changes were uncovered through a teardown of the Google Messages app version messages.android_20260917_03_RC00.phone.openbeta_dynamic, as reported by Android Authority. The redesign suggests Google is exploring new features and user experiences, but the company has not officially confirmed plans to release this new interface or provided a timeline for deployment. As with many beta versions, this redesign may still undergo further testing and refinement before any public release.