Google appears to be preparing a major settings redesign for Google Messages, according to Android Authority’s Authority Insights report. The app’s main settings menu would move from one long list into clearer grouped categories, while many individual settings pages would also receive updated graphics. The change is presented as part of ongoing work to make Google Messages easier to use.

The settings menu moves from one long list to grouped sections

The reported overhaul targets the part of Google Messages where users manage app preferences. Instead of scrolling through a single large list, users may see clearer groupings that separate different types of settings. That structure could make common adjustments faster to find, especially as messaging apps add more options.

Individual pages may look cleaner and more consistent

The report also says the redesign is not limited to the top-level menu. Several individual settings pages are getting a visual refresh, with many incorporating new graphics. That suggests Google is trying to make the settings experience feel less like a plain list of labels and more like a structured part of the app.

How the redesign fits with other Google Messages changes

The settings overhaul comes as Google continues working on other changes for Google Messages. The Authority Insights report says the company is developing support for Rich Communication Services video calls and new options for Rich Communication Services chats. Together, those developments show that Google is still iterating on the messaging app’s interface and capabilities.

What users should expect

For readers, the practical implication is that future settings pages in Google Messages may be easier to navigate, but the redesign is still described as preparation rather than a finished rollout. The main question is whether the new categories and graphics will make it simpler to manage chat preferences without adding extra steps.