Google Messages

Google LLC

About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionising how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high-resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats and seamlessly connect with other RCS users, including your iPhone friends.

• Rich communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colours or fun selfie GIFs.
• Privacy matters: Rest easy knowing that your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person that you're messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-powered messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless across devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.

Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer and more expressive way to connect.

The app is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and operator, and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device, and sign-up for beta testing may be required.

Ratings and reviews

I had to switch to this from Samsung messages. Now, there is a big lag in the text I receive. I'll get the notification, but when I open my message, it takes a few seconds for the text to pop up, or I have to open the text thread from the person to see the actual text. I have tried to fix it through all of the settings. The only way I can get it to work well is to turn off RCS and obviously I can't do that or several other things won't work correctly. Edit: Suggestion made it worse

Just switched phones and I cannot get the RCS to work. I've tried all the steps and tricks. Not sure what to do, but I'm not getting any messages. This app needs work, especially if it's going to be the only one we can use in the near future. Edit to reply to response - I've done all of the troubleshooting. I also send feedback about 3 times. Haven't gotten any response or fixes.

I had to change my texts to the Messages App and it's not as versatile as the other app I used. I can't assigned background images to each chat. I can only change the text bubble colors and even that is limited to only a handful of choices. I can't make the font size smaller either. That's super lame for an app I'm being required to use.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.