Google Messages recently gained a few major new personalization features for group chats that leverage RCS messaging. Now that both iOS and Android support RCS as an alternative to SMS/MMS messaging, group chats have continued to get better for everyone. That continues with the latest set of features to hit Google Messages users, which allows for custom names and icons for group chats.
Following a June 2025 update, Google Messages users can now pick unique illustrations, photos, and names for their group chats that are shared with everyone. If you want to upgrade your group chats using these handy personalization features, this guide will show you how.
