Google tweaks Android Messages to make it easier to start a one-on-one conversation

From PC World: Every time we see an update to Android Messages we get a little excited, hoping it will finally be the one that brings cross-device syncing to our phones, tablets, and computers. Sadly, the latest version doesn't add that feature, but it does bring a couple tweaks that should make it easier to use.

Most notably, the screen used to start a new conversation has been changed to eliminate some of the confusion. Previously, when you selected a contact to send a message to, it simply added the name to the “To” line, as if it assumed you were adding more people. Then, you had to tap the tiny arrow to start typing. Now, picking a name will bring you straight to the conversation screen.

So, naturally, group messaging is tweaked as well. There’s a new “Start group conversation” button right at the top of your contacts lists which will let you populate the field as before, or you can start a one-on-one conversation and tap the icon to the far right of the name to add recipients. There’s also a new “Add people” button in the People & options menu screen.

There doesn’t seem to be any additional changes in this version. If you want to get an early copy, you can side load the Google-signed APK from APKMirror.

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