Google Messages boosts magic compose with new dedicated button design

Google Messages has updated its design to make the Magic Compose feature more accessible. It now appears prominently outside the text field for easier use. Previously, the Magic Compose button appeared at the bottom of the message screen, between the gallery icon and the text input area, but this setup often caused the button to disappear behind a chevron as you typed.

In the latest update, Magic Compose now sits alongside smart reply suggestions in a separate, visible area—even when no suggestions are available. The button takes on a rounded “pill” shape and displays a sparkle icon, making it visually distinct and consistent with Google’s Dynamic Color theme, much like the Send button.

Once you begin typing in the message field, the icon seamlessly transitions to a “Magic Rewrite” button (pencil with a sparkle) for rewriting options. This update does not change the core functionality but rather improves its visibility and usability.

By redesigning the layout, Google eliminates the previous cramped look caused by three icons (plus menu, gallery, and Magic Compose) sitting next to the text box. This update keeps Magic Compose visible and accessible at all times, offering a cleaner and more user-friendly interface.

Users can explore this new design in the latest beta version of Google Messages, which has started rolling out.