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 like most everything about this app with one HUGE exception. When typing into the "To" field, it shows a list of contacts and phone numbers, but doesn't show which type of phone it is (e.g. cell, home, other, etc.). I can't tell you how many times I have picked a landline number. This is one of the most basic needs - even the Android web messages app shows the phone type. I tried uninstalling / reinstalling - same issue. Samsung messages works perfectly.

I love this app and it is my default text app. However, today it has started to force close when attempting to start a message. There is a system error saying the app closed because it has a bug. I really don't want to replace it with another text app, but I need to send/receive texts! EtS: Thank you to the developer for the suggestion. Amazing response time! Unfortunately, I cleared the cache, looked for an update for the app, rebooted my phone, etc. before posting my review.

I'm not receiving messages from Wotld Finace anymore. I had it on a one-star rating for eight months. I forgot to change it back to five stars because I like this message app. It seems to be easier to send photos or videos. There are times when I want to send several pictures, and I go through folders and then browse to the top selections, which is the total amount or all my pictures, and click on that to select several pics. But, there are times that, only one at a time, why?

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.