Google Messages
Google Messages testing RCS read receipts redesign [U]
Following the last redesign in early 2023, Google Messages is testing a new look for read receipts in RCS conversations.
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Google Messages beta bug brings back old text field design [U]
With the latest beta version of Google Messages, some users are seeing the old text field accidentally return.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adding ‘enhanced’ spam protection, ‘Sensitive Content Warnings’ for nudity
The latest round of new features for Google Messages is focused on safety, like “Sensitive Content Warnings” for images that contain nudity. Existing measures protect Android users from 2 billion suspicious messages per month.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages text field expands with ‘Magic Rewrite’ change [U]
A small change to Google Messages for Android moves the “Rewrite” aspect of Magic Compose.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon shutting down Message+ in favor of Google Messages
In a rather unsurprising move, Verizon Messages (Message+) is shutting down in November and Android users are encouraged to use Google Messages instead.
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Gemini in Google Messages sends out welcome message
In addition to a dedicated FAB, another way Google Messages is encouraging Gemini usage is through a welcome message.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle working on RCS encryption between Android and iPhone
With RCS rolling out on the iPhone yesterday, Google is looking ahead on new features including cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18 rolling out RCS to the iPhone for better Android messaging
Apple today is rolling out iOS 18 with support for RCS in a huge boost to the iPhone-Android messaging experience.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini button in Google Messages has shrunk back
The saga of the Gemini button in Google Messages continues with the FAB shrinking to its original size.
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Google Messages is #1 on Play Store top charts with Samsung push [U]
In recent weeks, users on older Samsung Galaxy phones have been prompted to switch to Google Messages, which has resulted in the app moving up the Play Store’s top chart.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages RCS message editing more widely rolling out
At the end of May, Google Messages officially announced the ability to edit RCS messages, and editing is now finally seeing wider availability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages might change the RCS status indicator
There are a handful of ways that Google Messages on Android signals you’re having an RCS conversation, and the app is now testing a small change to the primary indicator.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung appears to be pushing more Galaxy users to Google Messages
After Samsung signaled its move away from its own Messages app over to Google Messages, the company is pushing more Galaxy users to Google’s app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adds group search to new conversations screen
A nice quality of life improvement to Google Messages for Android adds group chat search to the New conversation page.
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Pixel 9 offers full RCS transfer to Google Messages
The Pixel 9 thoroughly updates the setup process, with a “carbon copy” of your Google Messages history that includes a “full RCS transfer.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 adds ‘Express’ setup, ‘carbon copy’ Google Messages migration, Wi-Fi + cable transfer
Besides the ability to copy over data at any time, the Pixel 9 has thoroughly updated the Setup and Data Transfer experience.
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Yes, Google Messages has a new send button
If something about Google Messages for Android looks different, it’s the tweaked design for the send button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adding support for dual SIM RCS [U]
Since launch, Google Messages has not allowed RCS on more than one phone number, but the app is now adding support for dual (multi) SIM.
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The Gemini button in Google Messages has gotten worse
Earlier this week, Google Messages more widely rolled out the ability to hide the Gemini button. That option came just in time as a new design — which may be a bug — for that FAB is a bit much.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages now lets you hide the Gemini button
After rolling out at the end of last month, Google Messages on Android now lets you turn off the Gemini button.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages rolling out RCS photo with text caption redesign [U]
In a small but nice redesign, Google Messages is tweaking how photos sent with text appear in RCS conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages adds double FAB to promote Gemini [U]
Gemini in Google Messages exited beta at I/O 2024 last month and now features a double FAB design.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages camera rolling out face filters
After rolling out a custom camera earlier this year, Google Messages now offer face filters.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung going all in on Google Messages in US, stops pre-installing Samsung Messages on Galaxy phones
After slowly phasing the app out in some regions, Samsung has announced that it will no longer pre-install Samsung Messages on Galaxy devices in favor of Google Messages.
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