by dbadmin | Jul 24, 2024 | Google, google messages, News, RCS
Google Messages may be preparing for the GSMA to add MLS support to the RCS Universal Profile. MLS in the RCS UP would mean secure group messaging, even with iPhone users. Google continues to work on its own MLS support in Messages. Rich Communication Services (RCS)...
by dbadmin | Jul 23, 2024 | google messages, Messaging Apps, News, RCS, Samsung
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that it’s switching to Google Messages as the default messaging app on phones. The company said it was making this move to “accelerate the adoption” of RCS and to deliver a “more...
by dbadmin | Jul 21, 2024 | Google, google messages, Messaging Apps, News, Samsung
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung has reportedly announced that it will drop Samsung Messages as its default texting app in favor of Google Messages. The change affects the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and newer devices, but users can still download...
by dbadmin | Jul 17, 2024 | Google, google messages, News, RCS
Google Messages may soon finally support higher-quality image transfers over RCS. Right now, iPhone (beta) users can send high-res pics to their Android friends on Messages, but it doesn’t work the other way around. New compression and resizing options tailored...
by dbadmin | Jul 15, 2024 | Android apps, google messages, News
Google has relaunched the Screen Effects feature on its messaging app. Screen effects are triggered by select words and phrases like “Booo” or “Going to the beach.” They show up on both SMS and RCS conversations. Google previewed the Screen Effects feature last year,...
by dbadmin | Jul 11, 2024 | Google, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is working on a new feature that will bring Snapchat-like filters to the Messages app. We’ve managed to enable the feature ahead of the rollout, and it currently includes nine 3D filters. Users can use these filters...
