Google Messages is developing a native backup and restore tool, similar to WhatsApp, offering a dedicated in-app solution rather than relying solely on system-wide Google One backups. The upcoming ...

Google Messages is working on an in-app backup option. Backup settings in Messages now look like they’ll include information on your available Google storage. If you’re running low ...

Google Messages is testing a new animation in its latest beta (v20250115_03_RC00) that makes sent and received messages ...

Google Messages users can now replace a contact's Google account profile picture with one of their own choosing. This allows you to revert a recent change where, when a contact associated their ...

A small bug with the latest beta version of Google Messages for Android removes the Magic Compose button for some users. This is not the first time this has happened.

Like most Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features. However, it takes the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch these capabilities in stable even after they are announced.

After you delete a message, it’s removed for good until you back it up to the cloud. Open the Settings app and tap Google. Tap Back up now and then tap the Backup option. That means you will have your ...

The Android texting app will once again allow you to set a custom name and photo for each of your contacts instead of sticking to what’s in their Google profile. The Android texting app will ...

Google Messages has added a new animation for sending and receiving messages, which is subtle yet fancier than the previous one. New app animations are perceived as a sign of app maturity ...