Google Messages

Samsung's Messages app is shutting down in 2026: Here's what you need to do

By Sanuj Bhatia published 6 April 26

Time to switch The company has confirmed a timeline for ending support of its Messages app.

Ignored no more: Google Messages lets you mention friends to make sure you're heard

By Nickolas Diaz published 20 March 26

Hey, you! Google Messages rolled out "mentions" to help users pierce the chaos in massive group chats on Android.

Google Messages is getting the one feature I’ve actually wanted for years

By Jay Bonggolto published 20 March 26

Live tracking Google Messages now lets you share your live location in chats, making meetups easier.

I kept deleting chats by accident, and Google Messages just fixed it

By Jay Bonggolto published 11 March 26

No more instant regret Google Messages is rolling out a Trash folder that keeps deleted chats for 30 days, giving users a simple way to recover conversations.

Google Messages update fixes something that always bothered me about Smart Replies

By Sanuj Bhatia published 9 March 26

Long due update The feature helps prevent accidental sends when tapping Smart Replies.

Google Messages is picking up a couple of genuinely useful upgrades

By Sanuj Bhatia published 17 February 26

Small but smart Google Messages is adding practical upgrades, including better message interaction and improved Wear OS notifications.

Google Messages might restore edit history, and I couldn't be more relieved

By Jay Bonggolto published 2 February 26

Feature revival Google is likely restoring the RCS message edit history feature, a tool for transparency that was removed during a 2025 app redesign.

Google says goodbye to the Remix banana emoji in latest Messages app beta

By Brady Snyder published 23 December 25

Remix in Google Messages After debuting the Nano Banana-powered Remix feature front and center in Google Messages, Google is toning things down in a beta version of the app.

Google Messages leak suggests a world with better SIM switching for RCS is coming

By Nickolas Diaz published 4 December 25

A little QoL Google was reported to have started working on an improved way for users with dual-SIMs in Messages to handle switching those cards.

Pixel's new RCS change could let your boss see all messages on your phone

By Sanuj Bhatia published 1 December 25

Work phones aren't safe Google's new RCS Archival feature lets employers intercept and store RCS chats on work-managed Pixel phones.