by dbadmin | May 13, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has been working on a Mentions feature for Google Messages, and we managed to activate it for a first look. In group chats, users can type @, followed by another user’s name or number, to mention them. An autocomplete...
by dbadmin | May 13, 2025 | Google, google messages, News
The latest Google Messages update introduced a new bug that’s making contact photos disappear. The issue appears to only affect some beta users and is not widespread. Affected users are still seeing contact photos in the Contacts app, and it briefly shows when tapping...
by dbadmin | May 12, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, google messages, News, RCS
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a UI change in the latest version of the Google Messages app. Videos sent via RCS have a delete shortcut instead of a forward icon. This would make for a much quicker way to delete videos. Google Messages...
by dbadmin | May 10, 2025 | AI, Features, Google Gemini, google messages, RCS, Travel
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority On a recent flight from Paris to Budapest, I logged into Air France’s in-flight Wi-Fi and was faced with the same overpriced plans I’ve seen for years now. Dozens of euros to be connected during a long-haul flight might be...
by dbadmin | May 9, 2025 | google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages seems to have started rolling out the “Delete for Everyone” option in group chats for beta users. The feature allows users to delete messages sent to everyone in the group. It’s unclear if the feature is also...
by dbadmin | May 8, 2025 | Google, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is testing custom RCS group chat icons. Users will be able to set their own chosen icon instead of defaulting to a grid made up of users’ initials or individual profile pictures. Reports claim that once a...
