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.
Google Messages is a messaging application that allows you to stay connected with your friends and family. It offers various features such as knowing when your friends are typing or have read your message, sharing high-resolution images and videos, easily adding people to a group chat, and providing an overall enhanced messaging experience.
One of the key features of Google Messages is its end-to-end encryption, which is automatically enabled for users who have RCS (Rich Communication Services) enabled. This ensures that your messages and attachments are secure and can only be viewed by the person you are messaging, keeping them private from Google and third parties.
The application also prioritizes your safety by warning you about suspicious or unsafe websites before you click on any links. You can also block and report potential spammers to prevent unwanted and fraudulent messages.
With Google Photos integration, you can easily share high-resolution videos directly from your library. Additionally, you can access the app on multiple devices, including your phone, computer, Android tablet, or smartwatch, allowing you to continue your conversations seamlessly.
Google Messages also offers smart actions such as suggested replies, one-tap calendar reminders, and link sharing, making it easier and quicker to respond to messages without leaving the app. The app also provides a fun and interactive messaging experience with suggested responses, gifs, and emojis.
Lastly, Google Messages is available on Wear OS, allowing you to stay connected even on your smartwatch. However, the availability of RCS and certain features may vary depending on your region and carrier, and a data plan may be required. You can also sign up for beta testing to try out new features before they are officially released.
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.