"Rolling out earlier this week, version 7.22 of the Google app contained strings that detailed how users will be able to customize the search widget. We’ve now been able to activate that new interface, as well as a slightly new look for the Google Assistant and shed more light on “Google Temperature.”
About APK Insight: In this ‘APK Insight’ post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google may or may not ever ship these features, and our interpretation of what they are may be imperfect. We’ll try to enable those that are closer to being finished, however, to show you how they’ll look in the case that they do ship. With that in mind, read on.
Redesigned Google Assistant panel
Since its launch, the Google Assistant’s UI has undergone several tweaks. Initially, responses from the Assistant were encapsulated in a block-ish bubble, before switching to the current outline of a rounded one.
In version 7.22, we’ve been able to activate an interface that lacks any bubbles. In fact, the text of Assistant’s replies are now much larger and appear underneath the logo. It’s unclear whether this is the final design as user replies are still gray bubbled, though that design has mostly persisted through several UI iterations..."
Google Assistant testing new look, preps widget editing, and more about ‘Google Temperature’ [Gallery] | 9to5Google
