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

The 🎤 moved to the left side of the keyboard is horrible, why move it?! Also as I'm typing a word in a message the word seems to hesitate while typing & there's a blank space then it's like it suddenly catches up, almost like it had to think about what I was typing & eventually catch up. Google voice typing is absolutely terrible, most of the time I have to tap to speak twice in order for it to work. Edit: deleted cache again & it's still not working properly.

Since the last update, there is an issue when typing text messages. The text field doesn't scroll with the typing. If typing a longer message, the cursor goes behind the keyboard and you can't see what you're typing. The send icon also disappears when this happens. You have to minimize/ take away the keyboard in order to see what you've typed and make the send icon accessible. This is incredibly frustrating and annoying. For me, it renders the app almost useless!

I wish the app had more customization options like the Samsung Messages, I really miss having different backgrounds for my friends and family and being able to change the text bubbles to clear/transparent. As well as being able to read messages sent to the phone over Bluetooth in older cars (I drive a 2014) Otherwise the app isn't terrible

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.