It has added plenty of RCS-related features to the Google Messages app so far to make the service more convenient to use and to bring RCS in line with other popular messaging apps in terms of features. Google has confirmed that broader support is coming soon.Google is trying really hard to make RCS, an iMessage alternative for Android users, mainstream. The company has partnered with United Airlines where users can use the app with RCS enabled on United Wi-Fi. Google Messages is also getting in-flight support. But, it’s currently available in select countries. Google is also experimenting to let users chat with businesses they’ve found on search, maps, etc. Messages app can now also recognise text like “Can you talk now” and suggest a Google Meet video call or scheduling call options. YouTube integration is also a part of the Google Messages app which means users can watch a received YouTube link right within the app. In fact, Google is taking things further by allowing the app itself to identify important messages and suggest ‘star’ messages option. Apart from that, users can now star an important message so that it does not get missed in between the random messages. As a part of the feature, Google Messages will remind the users about important things right within the app. Users can now use reminders to remember important things without juggling between the apps. Reminds are now integrated directly into the app. However, the feature is currently limited to Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series devices along with Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Z Fold4. What this means is the app will automatically transcribe the voice messages. Google is also adding a voice message transcription feature to the Messages app.

Messages app users can now use emojis to react to the messages send using an iPhone. Emoji reactions are finally getting an improvement. Google Messages new features First and foremost, users can now respond to a specific message without breaking the messaging flow, but that only works when RCS is turned on. Here are all the new features, changes and improvements Google is making to the Android’s default messaging app. As a part of the update, the Messages app is getting messaging improvements between Android and iOS, reactions support, better inbox organisation and more. The company is also rolling out a new logo to match the design and theme of the Android 13 Material UI design. Google is updating its messages app with a slew of new features and improvements.

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