Google Messages launches new “Selfie GIF” feature, laying the foundation for a more interactive messaging experience. This latest feature comes on the heels of the recent addition of custom cameras, which demonstrates Google’s continued focus on enhancing user engagement and creativity.

How to access the “Selfie GIF” feature

To try this exciting feature, users can open a conversation and long-press on the camera icon in the text field.While the custom camera interface reportedly offers a tiny camera viewfinder and a gallery that can be scrolled with just one click, the “Selfie GIF” option appears to be accessible via a specific conversation prompt 9to5google.

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Record your animated selfie

Once selected, a brief countdown will initiate a 3-second recording to automatically capture an animated selfie. Users also have the option to start and restart recording manually using the red button. These short, vivid selfie GIFs are then saved directly to your camera roll for easy sharing with friends and family.

Encourage creativity and fun

The “Selfie GIF” feature was launched to inspire users to unleash their creativity by capturing vibrant and expressive moments. This new feature creates Vine-like clips that add a fun and artistic dimension to your messaging conversations, creating a more engaging and dynamic user experience.

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Additional features and comparisons

While the Selfie GIF feature is the latest addition to Google Messages’ suite of expressive features, it shares the stage with other innovative tools like Voice Moods. Although there is a support article detailing the Selfie GIF feature, the rollout of the feature is still ongoing and has not yet reached all devices, both beta and stable.

Privacy and availability

It is worth noting that Google Messages ensures users’ data privacy through the “selfie GIF” function, emphasizing its commitment to user security and trust. Although the feature is being rolled out gradually, it remains to be seen when it will be available to all users across devices and regions.

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