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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Google Messages is working on cosmetic upgrades for the text compose field, new profile UI

It looks like the latest beta will include some key design changes for the RCS-powered messaging app.

Android Central

Google Messages might actually get markdown text formatting soon

Google is testing some handy new features for its messaging app, including text formatting support alongside noise cancellation support for voice notes.

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Google Messages is trying out profile discovery and new customization features

Google Messages is testing a new feature that lets you create a profile with your name and photo so people can easily find you across Google's ecosystem.

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Google Messages may finally get long-awaited 'Profiles' feature

Code found in the Google Messages app suggests the Profiles feature could arrive relatively soon after it was spotted earlier this year.

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Android phones could steal a major feature from iPhone 14

Android phones could get their own satellite-based emergency SOS system — just like iPhone 14.

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Google rumored to partner with Garmin for satellite-based SOS messaging

Google may partner with Garmin to bring strong emergency SOS messaging support to Android 14.

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Google Messages' voice recorder redesign spotted with its own UI panel

Google has been spotted working on a redesign for the voice recorder option in Messages.

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Google Messages may soon support emergency SOS messages via satellite

Google seems to be getting ready to support sending emergency SOS messages via satellite connectivity in the Messages app.

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What is RCS messaging? The iMessage rival and SMS text replacement explained

What is RCS messaging? What does RCS stand for? We have the answers to these questions and more in this quick FAQ.

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Google Messages just got a huge upgrade to rival Apple’s iMessage

Google Messages now has end-to-end encryption turned on by default for everyone — including groups.

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Google Messages on your Android phone just got a major security update

Google has made RCS Messages the new default for Google Messages on Android and has expanded its end-to-end encryption.

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Google Messages is upping the ante on pinned conversations

The latest beta release of Google Messages includes a new feature for pinning more chats to the top of your inbox.

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Google Messages update could be a game changer for messaging apps – here's why

Google Messages will support the MLS protocol meaning it could talk to WhatsApp and Telegram without any issues.

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Google Messages' latest experiment makes RCS chats stand out in the home screen

Google Messages is testing a new feature that will help you distinguish between RCS and SMS chats.

Android Central

Google Wallet gains new features like adding state IDs and digitizing physical passes

Google Wallet can now import tickets and passes from Google Messages. Users can add state IDs and any card with a barcode and QR code.

Android Central

How to use Magic Compose in Google Messages

Magic Compose is one of the new features announced at Google I/O and is now rolling out to select users. We walk you through what Magic Compose is, and how you can use it in Google Messages.

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