Google Messages

Google LLC

About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging over Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS. Get more done in your messages with one-tap calendar reminders and emoji replies, and keep your conversations secure with spam protection and end-to-end encryption so that you can focus on connecting with the people and businesses that you care about – no matter what device they use.

Know when friends are typing or when they've read your message, share high-resolution images and videos, easily add people to a group chat and experience an all-round richer messaging experience.

End-to-end encryption secures your eligible communications, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you're messaging.

If a website is suspicious or unsafe, you'll be warned before clicking any links. You can also block and report potential spammers to help stop unwanted and fraudulent messages.

Share high-resolution videos directly from your Google Photos library.

Keep the conversation going, no matter what device you're on. Enjoy RCS chats with friends on your phone, computer, Android tablet or smart watch with the Messages app.

Access suggested replies, one-tap calendar reminders, link sharing and more without leaving your message. Reply quicker and get more out of your conversations with smart actions.

Suggested responses, GIFs and emojis make conversations faster and more fun. Reply to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.

Write a text message when it's convenient for you, then schedule the ideal date and time to send it. Get ahead of well wishes and ensure that your messages arrive at the optimal time with schedule send. App available on Wear OS devices

Ratings and reviews

I have to keep restarting my phone bc it won't send messages. It's annoying. This issue needs to be fixed and fast. Update Still experiencing issues. This app has been updated multiple times since my last review, and I still have to restart my phone. What if I had an emergency and the only way to get ahold of someone was sending a message and not calling out? I don't want to get an iPhone. I have so much saved on my Samsung from my previous lg phones that they no longer make. Fix this!!

I've loved using this app for a long time, but recently I have had issues with sening and receiving texts. No matter if it's a 1-1 text thread or group, theres lots of time where I do not get someone's text, & vice-versa. It's strange because in group texts some will see I started the group, but not get the text with it, but others in the group see it. We have checked our RCS settings but it continues to happen. I have missed detrimental information. I hope it can be fixed or I'll have to go.

I am using a Samsung S21FE and there's a really annoying bug in the latest version of Google Messages. When you type in the text box to create or reply to a message, the text wraps at about 7 characters. For example if I type the word "congratulations", I get "congrat" on one line and "ulations" on the next. There's easily enough space for the word to fit in a single line in the text box. Please can you fix this ASAP.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.