Google is testing a new feature in its Messages app that would allow users to open shared media immediately after saving it, alongside some minor UI tweaks.
Currently, when you save an image directly from a chat, a “photo saved to your Messages stored media” prompt bubble appears. With the upcoming change, this bubble might offer an option to open the recently saved file, allowing users to edit it in a dedicated app or view detailed file information.
Tapping the open button will show all supported apps, and users can then select a default app to open media from within Messages.
In addition to this feature, Google is making two small UI changes. One involves rebranding a location-sharing icon to better describe its purpose, while another tweak involves increasing the size of the Gemini FAB.
Source: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-upcoming-ui-changes