Google Messages app comes pre-installed on millions of Android phones but its feature limitations force people to use other apps. News 

Learn more about the upcoming feature in Google Messages that will allow users to send multiple photos.

Google Messages is a standard Android messaging app used by millions. But most people struggle with its limitations when it comes to sharing photos. If you want to share more than one photo, do it one at a time. Google Messages lets you send multiple photos at once, according to a new claim. According to reports, the photo sharing feature of Google Messages might get some updates soon. Currently, the RCS-based communication service (Rich Communication Services) does not allow users to add multiple photos taken with the phone’s camera at…

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The Google Messages app is reportedly getting the the ability to edit messages after they have been sent. News 

Possible upcoming feature in Google Messages: Ability to edit already sent messages

If you have experience with Apple’s iMessage or are familiar with sending text messages through an instant messaging app like WhatsApp, you understand the convenience of editing messages. This not only saves you from possible confusion, but also maintains the flow of your conversation without corrections. Although Google Messages has received RCS support, this functionality is missing. Nevertheless, it looks like that will all change soon, as the app will reportedly gain the ability to edit messages after they’ve been sent. As discovered by AssembleDebug on TheSpAndroid, evidence of the…

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Google Messages offers its users a straightforward way to silence notifications for specific conversations. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it. News 

Follow these 5 simple steps to mute alerts in Google Messages

Google Messages is a widely used messaging platform that allows users to control their notification experience. If you’re looking for a quiet evening or just need a break from the digital noise, you’ve come to the right place. Here we provide you with an informative guide on how to silence notifications in Google Messages so that you can enjoy moments of uninterrupted peace without constant message alerts. Google Messages offers a straightforward way to silence notifications for certain conversations. Whether it’s a one-on-one chat or a group chat, you can…

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Google is bringing AI to more products for its users but the personalised touch is likely to come at a cost for you. Here are the details AI 

Know more about the potential privacy warning as Google intensifies its AI efforts for Messages.

Google is bringing AI everywhere, and we really mean it. The company has decided to offer artificial intelligence to businesses and consumers. Its Messages app also features AI in the form of Bard, which brings ChatGPT-like features to Android users. Think of it like an AI assistant in your messaging app. However, as with every AI tool, Google’s latest AI effort also comes with a big caveat. A new report this week hints at Google’s murky practice of training its AI, and a serious breach of privacy for its users.…

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Google Messages app supports RCS service that is Android's version of iMessage and this new feature is a new way to send emojis. News 

Photomoji Feature Now Available on Google Messages App

Apple users have been using Memoji for a few years, and now it’s time for Google users to get a taste of Moji in the form of Photomoji. That’s right, the Google Messages app is getting a new feature called Photomoji, which basically means you can create an emoticon from your personal photos. The Messages app is the default messaging app on Android phones, and it comes from Google. While iMessage on iOS is identified by blue bubbles, Google Messages in this case are green bubbles. Green messages will soon…

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Google Messages update has transfomed the tool for users, introducing exciting features like Photomoji, voice moods, and screen effects. News 

Unlock the Power of Texting with Google Messages’ Photomojis, Voice Moods, and More!

The default messaging app on most Android phones, Google Messages, has recently undergone a significant transformation. This update not only gives your conversations a fresh and lively feel but also introduces new features that enhance the user experience. The user interface has been revamped to resemble the widely popular iPhone messaging app, iMessage. One notable addition is the Photomoji feature, which lets users extract objects from their photos and turn them into dynamic Photomojis. These personalized reactions can be sent within the Google Messages app, and when shared in group…

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Google Messages has added support for Ultra HDR images in RCS chats. Check details here. (Google) News 

Ultra HDR Image Support in RCS Chats – Google Messages Has It, But There’s a Catch!

Google Messages has consistently introduced fresh features to its app, some of which could revolutionize its usage. In September, the platform underwent a user interface revamp, and in October, it incorporated a security enhancement for screen sharing. Now, the messaging platform that enables RCS chats has quietly introduced support for Ultra HDR images. However, there is a requirement: your device must operate on Android 14 and possess a compatible camera to utilize this feature. SPAndroid first spotted the feature, saying in a report: “Google quietly added support for Ultra HDR…

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Dealing with spam can be annoying, but there's a quick way to deal with spam on Google Messages. Here's how to block and report spam on the app. News 

Say Goodbye To Spam Texts: Learn How To Block & Report With Google Messages!

Google Messages is the default messaging app for many Android users due to its minimal and functional interface. However, like all messaging apps, your inbox can become full of large amounts of spam over time. This can cause unnecessary stress and lead to wasted time searching for specific messages. This article will guide you on how to deal with spam and phishing messages in Google Messages and make sure your inbox is uncluttered. Follow these steps to start reporting spam in Google Messages: Open the Google Messages app on your…

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OTP messages can clog up your message inbox and cause a lot of frustration, but the fix is quite easy using Google Messages. Here's how you do it. News 

Say Goodbye To Annoying OTPs: Here’s How To Automatically Delete Them!

OTPs are something we come across every day and are essential in our daily lives – especially now that we depend on them for payment transactions, logging into services and even authenticating our national identities like Aadhar cards. However, these OTP messages can clog your inbox and cause a lot of frustration. Not to mention the time it took to select only OTP SMS and delete them later. Fortunately, if you use Google Messages as your default Android messaging app, this problem can be mitigated quite easily by enabling a…

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Google Messages gets a new feature. Know what the new Profiles will let you do. (Google) News 

Introducing Google Messages: Personalize Your Profile with Names and Pictures!

Google Messages has recently been receiving frequent updates, some of which are quite significant. In the previous month, a noteworthy feature was introduced that prevents others from viewing your messages through third-party app screen sharing. Now, the messaging platform powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS) is introducing an enhancement that will provide users with greater customization and control over how their messages are presented. Profiles are finally being introduced to Google Messages. 9to5Google unzipped the latest version of the Google Messages app from the Play Store and found something very…

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Google Messages will reportedly block any app’s access when it is screen sharing. (Unsplash) News 

Google Messages Developing Major Security Measure to Prevent Screen Sharing

Google Messages is reportedly testing a new feature to combat cybercrime by preventing screen sharing on Android smartphones. Messages is Google’s official messaging platform that utilizes Rich Communication Services (RCS) for SMS and MMS. To maintain user interest, Google consistently introduces new features. Recently, they added a forwarding feature that enables users to send a single message to multiple contacts simultaneously. Now, they are introducing a crucial security feature to protect against potential snooping on phones. Google Messages update According to a report by TheSpAndroid, a new feature was discovered…

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Know all about this new feature in Google Messages. (Google) News 

Google Messages App Gets Multi-Recipient Messaging Feature with Updated UI

Google Messages, an Android-based messaging app, has recently received a significant update that could greatly enhance its popularity. In July, the app underwent a major redesign of its home screen, replacing the navigation drawer and incorporating key branding elements. Additionally, slight adjustments were made to the search filters. Now, the app has received another noteworthy upgrade in the form of a new forwarding user interface. This updated UI enables users to send messages to multiple contacts simultaneously, eliminating the need to manually copy and paste the same message to individual…

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Just make sure no one in your group has opted out before sharing any big secrets. News 

Google Announces End-to-End Encryption for All Group RCS Chats

Google has recently declared that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now automatically enabled by default for all group chats utilizing RCS in its Android and Wear OS Messages app. This implementation aims to safeguard your conversations from unauthorized access, ensuring that only the group members can view your messages. However, it is important to note that sharing screenshots or displaying your phone to others nearby may compromise the privacy of your chats, which is beyond the control of this encryption feature. Google notes that RCS is now enabled by default for…

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Google is introducing animated emojis to Google Messages, adding a touch of fun to conversations, and align it with other popular messaging apps like Telegram. News 

Google Messages App Introducing Animated Emojis

According to reports, Google is currently experimenting with the feature of sending animated emojis through the Android standard messaging app, Google Messages. The aim is to enhance the liveliness and enjoyment of regular messaging, although there are some restrictions in place. According to Android Police, animated emojis only work when users send a single emoji. However, if users send multiple emojis together or combine emojis with text, the animated function will not work. Google Messages allows users to send emoticons in text messages, but adding animated emoji makes the app…

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The auto-organising categories, which utilise machine learning, were initially introduced in mid-2021 and were first rolled out in India. News 

The automatically organized categories in Google Messages are disappearing for some users

Google introduced Messages to automatically group SMS texts and RCS chats last year, but the categories have now disappeared for some users. According to 9to5Google, this issue causes All, Personal, and Business category chips to disappear from under the search bar, as if the auto-organize feature had been disabled in the Organize Messages section of Google Messages. However, the “Delete OTPs automatically after 24 hours” feature is still available. Auto-organized classes using machine learning were launched in mid-2021, a first for India. By early 2022, the feature had been rolled…

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After finishing, users will be able to hit the stop button with the option to immediately play it back. News 

Google Messages may soon get a redesigned voice recorder interface: Report

Google is reportedly developing a redesigned voice recorder user interface (UI) for its instant messaging app Google Messages. Currently, users record a voice message by holding the microphone icon and can also “Slide to Cancel” at any time, while the duration is marked on the left side of the bar, reports 9To5Google. When the message is ready, it is placed in a text field that users can listen to and delete. However, with the redesigned voice recorder, Messages will start recording when users tap the new circular symbol, a clever…

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Users can choose any emoji they want to use and it will be reflected in the recipient's message flow through RCS. (REUTERS) News 

Google Messages for the Web gets iMessages-like emoji reactions

In May this year, Google released support for iMessages-like emoji reactions in its Messages app. At the time, the company had not launched this feature on the web. Now Google is changing this status quo by integrating this functionality into the Messages web platform. According to a 9TB5 Google report, Google has started rolling out support for emoji reactions in the Google Messages web app. In particular, this functionality is the same as that available in the mobile application of Google Messages. When users hover over a message, they will…

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This scheduling feature for Google Messages is rolling out more widely now, starting in the United States. (Android Police) News 

After Gmail and Telegram, you can now schedule chats and text messages on Google Messages

Gmail and messaging apps like Telegram already allow you to schedule messages. Now Google Messages will deliver that to you too. The message scheduling feature appeared for a few users as part of an a / b test in early November, according to Android Police, and now the feature is starting to roll out more widely. For now, users in the US are getting the feature, other Google Messages users around the world are expected to get it soon. The new function replaces the long press shortcut for sending an…

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Google RCS Messages. (Google) News 

Google Completes Global Rollout of RCS EndtoEnd Encryption Next Year

Google said it has completed the global rollout of Rich Communication Services (RCS) for its Messages app. Google has worked with operators in different countries to enable RCS in the Messages app. It first deployed RCS in the UK and France, then expanded it to the US. RCS is now available in the Messages app on Android and can be used by everyone around the world. This technology brings modern chat functionality to traditional SMS. Similar to Apple’s iMessage, Google Messages has been upgraded to “send and receive better quality…

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