Google Messages
Google Messages - Simple Messaging by Google
App stats
- find accounts on the device
- add or remove accounts
- read your own contact card
- find accounts on the device
- read your contacts
- modify your contacts
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
- receive text messages (MMS)
- receive text messages (SMS)
- receive text messages (WAP)
- send SMS messages
- edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
- directly call phone numbers
- directly call any phone numbers
- modify phone state
- read call log
- read phone status and identity
- download files without notification
- read precise phone states
- receive data from Internet
- view network connections
- change network connectivity
- measure app storage space
- full network access
- run at startup
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
- read Google service configuration
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App summary
Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages allows you to text with Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS, which allows you to seamlessly connect to other RCS users -- no matter what device they use. Get more done in your messages with one-tap calendar reminders, emoji replies, and spam protection. End-to-end encryption is on by default when you message other Google Messages users who have RCS enabled.
Know when friends are typing or when they've read your message, share high-resolution images and videos, easily add people to a group chat, and experience an all-around richer messaging experience.
End-to-end encryption is on by default between Google Messages users who have RCS enabled and secures your eligible communications, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging.
If a website is suspicious or unsafe, you’ll be warned before clicking any links. You can also block and report potential spammers to help stop unwanted and fraudulent messages.
Share high-resolution videos directly from your Google Photos library.
Keep the conversation going no matter what device you're on. Enjoy RCS chats with friends on your phone, computer, Android tablet, or smart watch with the Messages app.
Access suggested replies, one-tap calendar reminders, link sharing, and more without leaving your message. Reply quicker and get more out of your conversations with smart actions.
Suggested responses, gifs, and emojis make conversations faster and more fun. Reply back to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.
App 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. Sign up for beta testing.
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.- Increased emoji options
- Ability to react to messages
- Works well for sending pictures and gifs
- Dark mode functionality
- Messages fail to send or send multiple times
- Lack of customization options (notification sounds, UI color, backgrounds)
- Notification issues (missed alerts, no differentiation between message and other notifications)
- Limited functionality compared to other messaging apps
- Forced switch from other messaging apps
- Problems with message delivery and notifications
- Desire for more customization and quality of life features
User reviews
Lisa D, 2024-11-30 
Jared Rosenberger, 2024-11-30 
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