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The Latest Breaking News from Google Messages

Google Messages snags a new, custom viewfinder for its camera

Google has started rolling out an update for Messages containing its camera UI redesign.

Android Central

Google Messages just stole one of the best iMessage features

Google Messages users can now send emoji reaction animations, similar to how iMessage does it. The updated app offers 10 different emoji reaction animations to choose from.

Tom’s Guide

Google Messages gets new emoji reaction effects

The feature which is available to SMS and RCS helps bring brevity to chats.

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Google Messages rolls out emoji reactions to become even more like iMessage

Users of Google Messages have even more visual effects to pick from, with a new update.

TechRadar

Google is rolling out this promised feature for RCS messages to beta testers — here’s what we know

Google Messages has started to roll out different color options for RCS chats in its latest beta.

Tom’s Guide

Google Messages' custom RCS chat colors are rolling out to some beta testers

Some beta users can now spice up their Messages with color options, letting them jazz up their chat appearance.

Android Central

Google Messages won't let RCS chats go through on rooted Android phones

Rooting your Android phone? Say goodbye to RCS text in Google Messages for now.

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Google wants you to text Gemini in Google Messages

Google officially brings Gemini, its AI-powered chatbot, to the Google Messages. You'll be able to text Gemini just like your other friends.

Android Central

Google Messages could be in for a new wave of handy upgrades

Google Messages' latest beta version hints at new features on the way.

Android Central

Google Messages starts rolling out Screen Effects

Screen Effects are coming to Google Messages, adding animations to your text chats.

Android Central

More evidence surfaces showing Google Messages' edit feature in action

Google is working on a message editing feature for Google Messages, and a new leak reveals our best look yet at how it might work.

Android Central

Google Messages might make it a tad quicker to react to chats

You might soon be able to double-tap to react in the Messages app soon, just like you do on social media.

Android Central

How to use 'Photomoji' in Google Messages

Discover how you can have fun by knowing how to send a Photomoji in Google Messages in less than a minute. Here's how!

Android Central

Google Messages might start making sense when you share images in RCS chats

Google Messages could finally make your RCS pictures speak for themselves.

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'Selfie GIFs' might be on the way for Android in Google Messages

Google appears to be developing a new "Selfie GIFs" feature for Messages.

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Google Messages is preparing to handle dual SIM for RCS

The latest beta version of Google Messages introduces strings related to multi-SIM RCS support, indicating a step towards enabling this feature.

Android Central

Google Messages is giving RCS chats more color with background wallpapers

Google is rolling out a background wallpaper for RCS chats in Messages as a means to distinguish RCS messages from SMS/MMS conversations.

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Google Contacts lets you see friends' live location in-app

Google Contacts will now show real-time location data for people who have shared their location with you in Google Maps.

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The next Google Messages update could end typos in your Android phone chats

Google Messages and the RCS standard might soon support message editing, so you can fix typos after hitting send.

Android Central

Google Messages might finally let users edit their texts after they're sent

Google Messages has received several updates recently, and now it might be getting the ability to edit sent messages.

Android Central

Google starts rolling out Photomoji for Google Messages in beta

Photomoji, a new Google Messages feature that can turn any image into an emoji, is now rolling out to select beta testers.

TechRadar

Google Messages new update makes it look a bit like the iPhone's Messages app

The app implements its own take on Contact Poster called Profiles and now has full-screen animations for texts.

Tom’s Guide

Android and Google Messages just got a bunch of upgrades — here’s everything new for your phone

Android's quarterly update is out with a host of new features, and Google Messages sees the most significant changes. We have a rundown of what's new.

Android Central

Google Messages gains new features to celebrate one billion RCS users

Google wants to enhance your RCS chat experience via its Messages app. It includes shared themes, screen effects, and more.

Android Central

Ultra HDR support sneaks into Google Messages for the Pixel 8

Google silently brings Ultra HDR support to Messages for Pixel 8 owners.

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