Here’s your first look at Google Messages’ @mentions feature
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has been working on a Mentions feature for Google Messages, and we managed to activate it for a first look. In group chats,…
Google Messages missing contact photos? You’re not alone
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Google Messages update introduced a new bug that’s making contact photos disappear. The issue appears to only affect some beta users and…
Google Messages could offer a quick way to free up space in RCS chats (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a UI change in the latest version of the Google Messages app. Videos sent via RCS have a delete shortcut instead…
This RCS and Gemini hack saved me from paying for overpriced in-flight Wi-Fi
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority On a recent flight from Paris to Budapest, I logged into Air France’s in-flight Wi-Fi and was faced with the same overpriced plans I’ve…
Google Messages begins rolling out “Delete for Everyone” feature
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages seems to have started rolling out the “Delete for Everyone” option in group chats for beta users. The feature allows users to…
Google Messages is finally letting users make group chats visually distinct
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages is testing custom RCS group chat icons. Users will be able to set their own chosen icon instead of defaulting to a…
Google Messages adds one more away to enjoy emoji Screen Effects
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages recently introduced a new way to trigger Screen Effects by sending a pair of emojis in chats. The app is now testing…
Google Messages users can now ‘Unsubscribe’ from business promos and other spam
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has widely rolled out an “Unsubscribe” feature to the Messages app. Unsubscribe allows you to stop businesses from sending unwanted messages, like promotions…
Google rolls out sensitive content warnings for nudes in Messages- Android Authority
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages is rolling out sensitive content warnings, which can detect and blur images that may contain nudity. Adults can opt in, but the…
Google Messages update hints at real-time location sharing (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on adding live location sharing to the Messages app. Currently, the app only lets you share your location by choosing through…