As we previously enabled, Google Messages is rollinh out a redesign of the compose text field that features a dedicated shortcuts bar. Update 1/30: Over the past few days, this redesign has widely rolled out to the stable channel (version 20240116_01_RC04). Update 1/27/24: The redesigned RCS and Text message field is starting to appear for…
As we previously enabled, Google Messages is beginning to roll out a redesign of the compose text field that features a dedicated shortcuts bar. Update 1/27/24: The redesigned RCS and Text message field is starting to appear for those not enrolled in the Google Messages beta. Compared to the other features announced in late November,…
Since launch, Google Messages has not allowed RCS on more than one phone number, but the app is now adding support for dual (multi) SIM. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs,…
As we previously spotted and enabled, Google Messages is now rolling out Google Account-based “Device pairing” that replaces QR codes. Yesterday, we told you about how messages.google.com/web has been updated with Google Account support. At the time, however, the phone aspect was not yet available, but we’re now seeing it and able to try things…
Over the past week, some users of Google Messages for web have encountered an issue where everything is automatically marked as read. When Messages for web is open on the desktop, those affected by this bug are having their messages instantly marked as read, with RCS read receipts appearing for the sender. In turn, they…
After testing in October, Google Messages looks to be widely rolling out a redesign of read receipts with icons replacing words (sent, delivered, and read). 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! Previously, the status of an RCS chat would cycle through…
Back in November, Google started testing a vertical photo gallery in Messages for Android, and the scrolling picker is now seeing wider availability. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! When you open the photo gallery in a conversation, Google Messages now…
The answers from a Mood Of The Nation poll help forecast the outcome of the 2024 general elections. Some of the messages are on predictable lines. Some are unexpected and some show worrying signs for the health of Indian democracy…