Google has introduced the revamped version of its messaging application, Google Chat, specifically for Android users. The redesign involves the introduction of a fresh icon for the application, aligning it with the aesthetic of other Google applications, featuring a palette of colors inspired by the company’s logo.
The conventional bottom bar has been eliminated, and a new floating bar has been added at the bottom of the interface, incorporating tabs for the home page, direct messages, spaces, and notifications. Google has opted for easily navigable tabs with clear icons and omitted labels. When opened, the tab name is displayed at the top of the interface. Furthermore, a small floating button for initiating a new chat or space is positioned adjacent to the new bar.
In its previous state, Google Chat’s bottom bar encompassed solely chat and spaces tabs, accompanied by a relatively sizable floating button above it, reminiscent of the former Hangouts app icon. Google Chat serves as a pivotal application within Google’s Workspace, emphasizing instant messaging for group and team communication. Users can engage in video calls and attend meetings through another application, Google Meet.
Google initiated the rollout of the Chat app in 2020 for all users, gradually phasing out the officially closed Hangouts app at the conclusion of the preceding year. The anticipated release of the new design for the app to iPhone and iPad users is in progress, as Google strives to provide a cohesive user experience across diverse operating systems.
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