Google Messages
com.google.android.apps.messaging
by Google LLC
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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.
• 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.
What's New
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.
App Information
Version Name
messages.android_20240430_01_RC03.phone_dynamic
Version Code
231492063
File Size
142.6 MB
Min SDK
Android 26+
Target SDK
Android 34
Developer
Google LLC
Contact
Content Rating
Everyone
Package Name
com.google.android.apps.messagingPermissions Required
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Recent Reviews
Nichole Weis
3.0★
it's not terrible, but I do miss Samsung's Messaging app. this one can't be customized, so when I change themes for the holidays, it just stays the same (boring!!) & I've noticed a lot of times, the keyboard will be covering my text box, so I can't see what I'm writing. from a functionality standpoint, it gets the job done, but it could be so much more fun!! I'd love to go back to personalized notification tones & themed backdrops
Cyndy Ryann
2.0★
I miss Samsung Messages. As others have said, I don't like how you attach pictures. In Samsung Messages, attaching a picture from the gallery & taking a new picture to send inside the Messages app were separate options, & I think it's much better that way. There are other bugs. Sometimes, I'll hit send, & the text will then show above in the thread but will also not be deleted from the outbox. Mostly, I HATE that I can't customize to match the rest of my phone. Let me make it cute, Google!
Stephen J.
1.0★
I used to be a huge fan of Google Messages, but this app is now UNUSABLE! The app is running incredibly slow, like taking 10 seconds to open a text thread. Texting, sending messages, pictures, everything slows the app down. I clear the cache and data and it works for half a day and then becomes slow again. Looking for alternative app. I have left the beta program as my last resort. Absolute Junk
Jackie S
1.0★
Update has been terrible. I can't send a picture. Incoming pictures I do get flicker so bad I feel like it's trying to trigger a seizure. Everything is slow. Read messages say "unread" for days. Only option sometimes is to delete the message in order for the alert to go away. Updated the app a few times, uninstalled it and it still hasn't resolved. I have the pixel 7 pro
Toni Danchik
1.0★
I'm having the same issues as other have stated with google messages not working properly. blank screens, pictures won't attached. it's terrible. i will uninstall and reinstall, but I also absolutely hate the new way of attaching pictures. Much more difficult to use, labor intensive, the pictures sometimes scroll by super fast, sometimes you can't get to all of them. Please put it back to the way it was. It's super frustrating
Ruth Ann Buntin
1.0★
App worked well until the last update. All of a sudden I have to keep turning off my phone because the entire text screen just blanks out and I can't receive or send texts. I can see everyone's texts, but as soon as I click and go send a text, I get a blank screen. Cleared the cache, checked the settings and then decided to come here and see the reviews. Unacceptable Google. I have had all types of phones on both sides of the aisle and never have had problems with my meaning app. Do better.
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