Here’s a breakdown of the key updates to the Google Messages app, as described in the provided text:
* Leave Unknown Group Chats: Google is making it easier to leave group chats you’ve been added to by unknown numbers. You’ll get an alert card explaining the situation, wiht options to “Leave group,” “Block,” and “Report.” The alert will also show how many people are in the chat and if anyone you know is already a member.
* Image Viewer Redesign: The image viewer has been redesigned with a fullscreen interface. key features include:
* Blurred background
* Swipe left/right to navigate images/videos
* Tap to view full size
* Options in the top-right corner
* Comments and frequent emojis at the bottom.
* Updated grouping of images in the conversation view.
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