They probably will remove the old function eventually, since I can see the new one developing more e.g read recipients (showing when your message has been read), group chats, maybe even groups like Facebook groups?
I just don't see why they can't put what's on the top dark green bar on the far right of the white bar? It would save so much space and it would look more streamlined, and so better
@walktall, what's the My_Caches GPX update? The file for GSAK?
What do others think of the new function?