Google Messages’ latest beta seems to remove the per-contact RCS on/off toggle. Apple’s adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) has really helped unify messaging across Android devices and the iPhone. If you’re an Android user, you’re probably using Google Messages, the default messaging app on many Android smartphones. Until recently,Continue Reading
Google Messages is getting several additional protections against spam and sensitive content like nudity. The update focused on safety features is now rolling out to Android users, although some of these protections are still being tested. First off, Google is now bringing new protections against scam texts that can leadContinue Reading
Google is adding more customization options to the “Profile discovery” feature that’s been released at the beginning of the year. The new options allow Messages users to customize how they are seen by other users. These customization options are now rolling out to Google Messages beta users, so it mightContinue Reading
Being able to edit sent messages is a popular feature on messaging apps like iMessage and WhatsApp. However, it has yet to arrive to the masses via the Google Messages app on Android phones. Thankfully, that could change very soon. On X (formerly Twitter), Jhow_kira has shared two screenshots demonstrating how the Google Messages editingContinue Reading
You won’t be limited to emergency services and roadside assistance. What you need to know Google has been working on satellite messaging for Android behind the scenes, and a new beta version of the Google Messages app revealed how the company might implement the feature in Android 15. In March,Continue Reading