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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.

Android Central

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.

Android Central

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.

Android Central

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

Android Central

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.

Android Central

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.

TechRadar

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

TechRadar

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.

Android Central

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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Google Messages' generative AI practically responds to texts for you

Google has begun a limited beta test of Magic Compose, a new AI feature in Messages that can automatically generate replies to texts.

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After SwiftKey integrates Bing AI, Google Messages may soon add some Bard AI magic

Google's generative AI may be integrated into Google Messages to help compose and rewrite messages.

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Google Messages could be the next app to get added AI

A new feature called Magic Compose is heading to Google Messages to give users some AI assistance.

Android Central

Google Messages keeps crashing on Pixel phones running the latest Android 14 beta

Google Messages beta births some unfortunate problems on Pixels testing Android 14 simultaneously.

Android Central

Google Messages finally releases end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats to more users

Google Messages has finally caught up to messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp in offering end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats to all users.

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New Google Messages feature saves time (and data) when sharing photos

Google has silently rolled out (and enabled) a new feature that reduced photo resolution when sending to a recipient.

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