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

Regretfully changed to this from Samsung messages. Now I can't even revert back because when I try, it will not work properly. This app is not as customizable as I wish it would be. The themes, message backgrounds/color options, & you are unable to set the font you want. Also, the typing area in the message is super small. So, any message longer than a sentence is hidden and you have to scroll to see it. The sizing of the text is also super limited. I'd like smaller and bigger options.

The loading and working is okay. But, it is lacking so, so many perks. I try sending a video & all goes is a link. Many cannot open the link & with no disclosure of what it is, most are afraid to open. 11/06/2024. Being from the silent generation, i am so totally disgusted and tired of the way the new developers are designing the applications of the computer now. (Most Everything) Very little is compatible, or work like it suppose to and trying to follow a lot of the instructions is difficult!

Had to switch thanks to Verizon. So far not a fan. When someone forwards a message to me from another messaging app, it doesn't show as a forward. It looks like they sent me the message. Very confusing. Options are not as easy to access to change settings, have to go into Google account. So far not impressed especially since Verizon made me switch apps. Was happy with messaging plus. Google messaging sucks so far.