Google Messages is testing an easier way to send multiple images،
Google Messages, the default messaging app for most Android devices, provides a reliable and consistent experience when sending text messages. However, compared to other messaging apps, it lacks in some multimedia-related areas, such as when sending multiple images at once. Fortunately, it looks like Google is working to improve this experience. Currently, sending an image from your gallery in Google Messages is a fairly simple process: tap the image attachment icon, choose your photo, and send it. The app even has a built-in camera shortcut, so you can take a photo on the fly. But for those who are in a hurry, the workflow needs fine-tuning. Each new photo requires you to reopen the attachment sheet, negating the time-saving benefits of the in-app camera. However, as noted @AssembleDebug on X and reported by Android Font, the latest Google Messages beta (build 20240318 openbeta_dynamic) brings a UI refresh designed for faster image sharing. In this version, the preview screen of a newly taken photo shows the most significant change. The bottom right button now says “Send”, removing an extra step for single images. The bottom left corner contains an “Add More” shortcut, opening the attachment sheet for further selections or to use the camera again. It's much easier than saving to your camera roll.
Source: @AssembleDebug
That said, this change has its drawbacks. A curious omission in this beta is the “Edit” option for basic photo annotations. Knowing that the new UI is still being tested, we hope that these tools will be restored before moving to the production phase. We need more features added, not removed!
Regardless of this minor setback, this streamlining is a welcome change for Google Messages. With such extensive testing, we can probably expect a stable release soon, potentially bringing back the missing editing tools. While this isn't a major change, it demonstrates Google's continued efforts to refine the core messaging experience.
