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Apple did the bare minimum because it doesn't care about you either

By Jerry Hildenbrand Published

Android & Chill Because Apple and Google won't work together, the FBI says users should switch to a better messenger.

Android & Chill
A Voice Message Transcript on Google Messages
How to set up Voice Message Transcription in Google Messages

By Derrek Lee last updated

Transcribe audio messages Knowing how to set up voice message transcription on your Android phone makes getting the message across a lot easier. Here's how to do it.

Transcribe audio messages
Google Messages will help you thwart ads and spam in a future update

By Brady Snyder Published

Press stop to cancel Getting annoyed with the level of RCS ads and spam in Google Messages? A fix might be coming soon.

Press stop to cancel
Google Messages could have a native backup tool in its future on Android

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Stored safely away Google is tipped to have a backup/restore function in development for Messages.

Stored safely away
Google Messages dual SIM support for RCS rolls onto US phones, per reports

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Double up Google is reportedly rolling out its RCS dual-SIM support for the Messages app.

Double up
Google Messages might give its read receipts a new home and design

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Sent? Check! Google was spotted testing a new style of read receipt for its chats in Messages.

Sent? Check!
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News Weekly: Snapdragon 8 Elite launches with Oryon cores, Samsung's souped-up Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, and more

By Derrek Lee Published

News Weekly Qualcomm's powerful new Snapdragon 8 Elite has landed, Samsung releases a special edition Galaxy Z Fold 6, and more.

News Weekly
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Google Messages now has smarter detection to tackle tricky scam messages

By Jay Bonggolto Published

closing the loopholes Google Messages is leveling up its scam-busting capabilities.

closing the loopholes
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Google Messages may gain more privacy options with Profile discovery

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

Privacy FTW Google Messages should soon allow users more control over their profile on the messaging platform.

Privacy FTW
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Google Messages on Wear OS could give watches total RCS texting support

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Under Development A Google Messages beta showed Google is working to bring total RCS support to Wear OS devices.

Under Development
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