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What is RCS messaging? The iMessage rival and SMS text replacement explained

What is RCS messaging? What does RCS stand for? We have the answers to these questions and more in this quick FAQ.

Google Messages just got a huge upgrade to rival Apple’s iMessage

Google Messages just got a huge upgrade to rival Apple’s iMessage

Google Messages now has end-to-end encryption turned on by default for everyone — including groups.

Google Messages on your Android phone just got a major security update

Google Messages on your Android phone just got a major security update

Google has made RCS Messages the new default for Google Messages on Android and has expanded its end-to-end encryption.

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Google Messages is upping the ante on pinned conversations

The latest beta release of Google Messages includes a new feature for pinning more chats to the top of your inbox.

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Google Messages update could be a game changer for messaging apps – here's why

Google Messages will support the MLS protocol meaning it could talk to WhatsApp and Telegram without any issues.

Google Messages' latest experiment makes RCS chats stand out in the home screen

Google Messages is testing a new feature that will help you distinguish between RCS and SMS chats.

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Google Wallet gains new features like adding state IDs and digitizing physical passes

Google Wallet can now import tickets and passes from Google Messages. Users can add state IDs and any card with a barcode and QR code.

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How to use Magic Compose in Google Messages

How to use Magic Compose in Google Messages

Magic Compose is one of the new features announced at Google I/O and is now rolling out to select users. We walk you through what Magic Compose is, and how you can use it in Google Messages.

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Google Messages' generative AI practically responds to texts for you

Google Messages' generative AI practically responds to texts for you

Google has begun a limited beta test of Magic Compose, a new AI feature in Messages that can automatically generate replies to texts.

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After SwiftKey integrates Bing AI, Google Messages may soon add some Bard AI magic

After SwiftKey integrates Bing AI, Google Messages may soon add some Bard AI magic

Google's generative AI may be integrated into Google Messages to help compose and rewrite messages.

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Google Messages could be the next app to get added AI

Google Messages could be the next app to get added AI

A new feature called Magic Compose is heading to Google Messages to give users some AI assistance.

Google Messages keeps crashing on Pixel phones running the latest Android 14 beta

Google Messages keeps crashing on Pixel phones running the latest Android 14 beta

Google Messages beta births some unfortunate problems on Pixels testing Android 14 simultaneously.

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Google Messages finally releases end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats to more users

Google Messages finally releases end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats to more users

Google Messages has finally caught up to messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp in offering end-to-end encrypted RCS group chats to all users.

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New Google Messages feature saves time (and data) when sharing photos

New Google Messages feature saves time (and data) when sharing photos

Google has silently rolled out (and enabled) a new feature that reduced photo resolution when sending to a recipient.

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