Google has rolled out the update to Google Messenger App. The app has received the circular icon and redesign that matches the general look of the Phone app in Android 7.1.
The Updated App Google Messenger 2.0 features the circular icon along with the notification bar icon has also been updated to match the new one depicted in the app icon. On top of the unread messages badges, you’ll also find that the new version will merge your top contacts with your full contact list, rather than splitting the two lists into two different lists.
The conversation view has been slightly redesigned with rounded bubbles for each message that matches the style of Google Allo.
The update is rolling out now via the Play Store.