India, June 7 -- Google Messages is getting a handy update to make looking through photos and videos easier. Instead of jumping back to the chat each time, you'll soon be able to swipe through media smoothly. You can swipe left or right to see newer or older files and even react with emojis or reply directly.

This swipe feature works in a similar way to how it does on apps like WhatsApp, where moving through photos and videos feels quick and easy. Google hasn't rolled it out to everyone yet, but the feature has already been seen in a test version of the app.

But there is more on the way. Google is also working on a new media section that shows all shared content in one place. If you're looking for an old video or photo in a long chat, y...