Google appears to be working on an interesting addition to its messaging app, Google Messages. A hidden feature that allows users to send short 4-second videos as GIFs, which would add a fun and dynamic element to their conversations, has been discovered.
LeSpAndroid I recently came across a cool feature called Selfie GIF which can be activated in the Google Messages app by simply long-pressing the camera icon. The feature is reportedly currently in development and
Google has yet to make an official announcement about it.
Once enabled and after long-pressing the
camera icon, a new user interface appears with a rounded camera frame in the center. At the bottom, there is a camera switch button that allows users to easily switch between the front and rear cameras. Once the 3-second timer expires, recording will
start automatically.
Once completed, users will be able to view the recorded video in GIF format through a preview user interface. At this point, users are faced with two choices: Reset or Submit. Resetting the recording process can be done by tapping the designated button, while sharing the video as a rounded GIF is as easy as tapping the Send option. This is similar to the functionality currently found in the camera app on Chromebooks.
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Google is actively developing and introducing new features to improve its widely used messaging app, Google Messages. In December, the company introduced a series of
exciting new features to improve the texting experience. These additions include screen effects, custom backgrounds and much more.
Additionally, the company revealed a new contacts page showcasing the Material You carousel as well as a range of exciting new features and improvements for compatible Pixel devices included in the latest Pixel Feature Drop, such as Video Boost, which improves playback video, and an enhanced Photo. Blur removal function, among others.
Now it seems that Google is focusing on improving the messaging experience with the introduction of Selfie GIFs. Although it's not yet enabled by default, this feature is a fun little addition that's sure to add a fun twist to your conversations.
