Android Messages 3.5 preps custom ‘Minis’ avatar stickers, revamped search [APK Insight]
After we first enabled it in June, Android Messages 3.5 is rolling out this morning with the Google Material Theme in…
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RCS business messaging launching for first stores, Android users in the U.S.
From Android Messages hinting at a push to Hiroshi Lockheimer noting it for MWC, Google is working to replace SMS…
Android Messages 3.2 preps more Messages for Web browser support & silencing notifications, link previews, ‘dark mode’ [APK Insight]
Since our last APK Insight of Android Messages, Google announced a significant rebrand of its RCS initiative. Upcoming Chat features…
Messages 3.9 preps spam protection and calendar, file sharing [APK Insight]
This week, Google reiterated that Messages with RCS is its primary communication service for consumers. Messages 3.9 is rolling out…
Android Messages, formerly Google Messenger, will be preloaded by 20+ OEMs as official RCS client
Featuring read receipts, multimedia messaging, and more, RCS is a standardized attempt to upgrade SMS with features found in services like WhatsApp…
Hands on: Google delivers simplicity w/ the long-awaited Android Messages for web [Gallery]
After years of solutions from third-party developers, Google is finally offering an official way to send and receive messages from…
[Update: Camera button] Messages 3.7 preps Google Assistant, more search filters, attachments [APK Insight]
Reflecting its new role as Google’s primary consumer messaging solution, Messages in recent months has received a number of updates….
[Update: Google statement] 2019 is your last year to use Google Hangouts ‘classic’ if you haven’t moved on already
According to source familiar with the product’s internal roadmap, Google Hangouts for consumers will be shutting down sometime in 2020….
Android Messages v2.3 adds a ‘mark as read’ button in notifications, available now
Google’s SMS app “Android Messages” is one of the company’s most well-polished messaging apps, but it still lacks quite a…
Huawei to preload Android Messages as Google partners on expanding carrier RCS adoption
Recent weeks have seen Huawei’s attempts to enter the U.S. cellular market flounder, while there might be more trouble ahead…
Android Messages may soon let you send texts from the web, just like Allo
Google has what feels like a million messaging apps right now, but most of the company’s best ideas have landed…
Android Messages 2.9 preps Allo-like web app, Google Pay integration, RCS adoption push [APK Insight]
Version 2.9 of Android Messages is rolling out and a teardown reveals that Google has very big plans for its…
Android Messages for Web now available to everyone
Google’s messaging strategy has been a disaster for years, but lately, the company has been working to fix that. Recently,…
Android Messages for web supports Hangouts’ kaomoji shortcuts, here’s how to use them
Announced last week, Android Messages for web is now fully rolled out to all users that want to send text…
Android Messages 3.4 preps Dark Mode for Material Theme redesign, Chromebook pairing [APK Insight]
The latest version of Android Messages is rolling out today with Google continuing development on two exciting features. The first…
Android Messages 3.1 preps P support, GIF search, more Smart Replies, Google account for web app [APK Insight]
With version 3.0 of Android Messages beginning to roll out this week, Google is already working on the next update…
Android Messages 3.5 rolling out w/ Material Theme and dark mode [Gallery]
In recent weeks, Google Contacts, Duo, and Phone have all been updated with the Google Material Theme. We’ve been tracking…
Android Messages may soon pick up Allo-style Google Assistant integration
Earlier this year, Google announced a refined messaging strategy that centered around “Chat,” the company’s RCS initiative. At the core…
Google Material Theme with dark mode rolling out again to Android Messages
Unceremoniously pulled a day after being introduced, the Google Material Theme for Android Messages is now returning. A new version…
Google’s SMS app appears to be picking up smart replies and a crazy new attachment UI
Google has a ton of messaging apps, but its best features are pretty split up between the various services. Now,…
Google appears to be working on Android Messages integration within Chrome OS
Google’s messaging strategy has been a mess for years, but with the company’s “Chat” RCS initiative on the horizon, things…
Android Messages for web begins rolling out, starting with web client
Google revealed in April that its primary messaging service for consumers would be based on RCS, with messages sent over…
Google launches Android Messages for web, rolling out over the next week
Following the web component going live this morning, Google has officially launched Android Messages for web. The feature allows Android…
Google’s Android Messages SMS app is also showing surveys, even on non-Pixel devices
Earlier this week, Google started pushing surveys to Pixel owners through the settings menu and users were not very happy…