Google Messages

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

Google Messages - Simple, Helpful Messaging App

"Google Messages" is the official messaging app by Google that enhances communication with features like RCS, rich media sharing, group chats, and end-to-end encryption for privacy. With AI-powered suggestions and personalization options, it allows users to connect seamlessly across devices, including tablets and Wear OS. Enjoy a richer, safer, and more expressive messaging experience.
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App stats

Version: messages.android_20250122_01_RC00.phone_dynamic (Last updated: 2025-02-10)
Version code: 269028063
Creation date: 2014-11-12
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_MESSAGES_ON_ICC
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_RCS_USER_CAPABILITY_EXCHANGE
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_USE_RESTRICTED_NETWORKS
  • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING
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Size: 127.06M

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App summary

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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works seamlessly between phone and web app
  • Ability to edit messages after sending
  • Can receive crystal clear videos
  • Some useful features like reactions and RCS messaging
Cons
  • Frequent issues with sending and receiving messages
  • Group messaging is unreliable and often sends messages individually
  • Poor compatibility with iOS and other messaging apps
  • Lack of customization options compared to other messaging apps
  • Messages frequently fail to download or are very slow
Most mentioned
  • Issues with group chats
  • Problems sending or receiving messages
  • Lack of features and customization
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes
  • Poor interoperability with iPhone users
User reviews
This app has nice points...but I wouldn't be using it if I could keep using message+. I've had so many issues with group chats not sending or receiving messages even after checking for updates and restarting my phone. It's very frustrating and just one more thing that is making me think about switching to the iPhone when this phone is paid off.
by Rebecca Landon, 2025-01-08

Really struggles to download images, videos and even text messages (especially in group chats) even with good connection. Needs to offer the option to choose to download each image or video sent instead of automatically trying to do it, because it will freeze and start malfunctioning. Didn't have this issue with the old Verizon app prior to it redirecting me to this one. I like it better in other ways, but struggling to text and send pics reliably is really the bare minimum for a texting app.
by Dember, 2025-01-07

All over the place with functionality; frequently used contacts don't work now and are sometimes arbitrary; iOS Messages compatibility is a joke; poor interoperability with other apps; no emoticons set behind currently available iOS ones; frequently can't send messages but has very poor diagnostic messaging; sometimes can't send to one specific contact that is a regular but all others fine (Android & iOS); sometimes does not offer sending as SMS.
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