It’s been just over a week since Google announced new icons for its communications apps on Android. The new Google Messages icon is now available on the web with a rather nice animated splash screen.

There are many ways to liven up a text conversation. Most messaging platforms these days offer the use of emojis. GIFs, and stickers from third-party apps as a way for senders to zhuzh up responses or ...

Animated emoji within Google Messages were first spotted by Reddit user BruthaBeige and subsequently shared on the Google Messages subreddit. Android expert Mishaal Rahman also received a tip about ...