Google Messages is cleaning up its cluttered settings menu

Google is cleaning up the settings menu in Google Messages, according to a report from Sammy Fans. The menu has grown crowded over the years, and the change is meant to make options easier to find. If you text on an Android phone, that could save you some digging.

What changed

Google Messages is the default texting app on many Android phones. Over time, the settings page has filled up with more and more options. That makes simple tasks, like finding the right switch, harder than they should be. The report says Google is now working on fixing that.

Who it affects

Anyone who uses Google Messages on an Android phone could notice the change. The most likely benefit is easier access to everyday controls, such as notifications and privacy options. A clearer menu also helps less technical users, who may avoid settings because they are hard to navigate.

What is not known yet

The material available does not say what the new menu will look like. It also does not say how the options will be grouped or when the update will reach phones. No rollout date has been given.

• The exact layout of the new settings menu
• Which options will move or change
• When the update will arrive on your phone

What happens next

Until Google shares more, nothing changes in the app today. Updates to apps like this usually reach phones in stages, so not everyone may see it at once. Once it appears, it is worth a quick look at your notification and privacy settings.