Google Messages

Google LLC

About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing 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 colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing 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 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.

App is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier 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

As is so often the case with Google products, the interface for the messaging app is poorly designed. The app displayed a badge with the number 3. I could find no unread messages… until I found the way to access my unread messages. Then, I found dozens of them. In Samsung's messaging app, I had favorite contacts organized to appear at the top of my contacts list for easy selection. Google offers no such feature. Going back to Samsung. Also, you can't easily delete spam messages. This sucks.

I can't receive or send text messages, videos, or pictures. this has been happening for 2 days now. very frustrating I can't get things from loved ones and vice versa. are you going to Fox the issues soon or do I have to continue calling or using another app to text loved ones? I have cleared the cache and restarted my phone 3 times. I've uninstalled and reinstalled. I have some everything possible. but nothing works.

Idk what has happened in the last 2 months but every update has the app terrible! I can no longer search a word in my messages. I can't send pictures. I can't send gifs. It doesn't even send if I switch to sms. ALSO I have the option turned on to automatically SWITCH from rcs to sms if messages can't go through. and you know what?...THAT DOESNT WORK EITHER! Fix it google!

What’s new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.