Google Messages has introduced a new feature called “Selfie GIF,” designed to make messaging more fun and engaging. With this feature, you no longer have to limit yourself to text messages—you can now take a quick selfie and express your emotions with a short animated GIF. But how does it work? Let’s dive into the details.
Bringing Life to SMS with Selfie GIFs
The Selfie GIF feature, which appears in the beta version of Google Messages, is activated by pressing and holding the gallery icon. A camera icon allows users to capture 3-second animated videos to add to their chats, enhancing the messaging experience.
The user interface is straightforward, with a circular preview window in the center of the screen. Users can create their GIFs by pressing the record button, using either the front or rear camera. Fun prompts like “Send a kiss” and “Draw a heart” appear on the screen, adding an extra layer of playfulness to your chats.
The Evolution of Google Messages
This feature was first announced in April and has been tested in beta since then. What makes this addition interesting is that it’s not part of a dedicated camera app; instead, it’s integrated into the chat suggestions in Google Messages. Alongside existing options like adding a photo, sharing location, or starting a video call, Selfie GIFs are a new and exciting addition.
The Selfie GIFs are automatically recorded as 3-second short videos, providing a quick and easy way to share emotions or reactions. Users can manually start and stop recording or let the feature handle it automatically. This flexibility allows for creative content during messaging.
A New Way to Have Fun with Messaging
With Selfie GIFs, users can create Vine-like short and fun videos, offering a fresh and creative way to communicate. Although the feature is not yet widely available, Google is refining it based on user feedback and plans to roll it out to a broader audience soon.
What Do You Think?
Google’s Selfie GIF feature adds a fun twist to traditional messaging, allowing for more expressive and personalized communication. What are your thoughts on this new feature? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
