Google Messages

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google Messages is moving closer to completely removing the convenient QR code pairing method for its desktop web app. In the v20260511 beta version of the Android app, the built-in QR code scanner option has vanished entirely. Users will be forced to link their devices and access the web app

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google Messages shows further signs of progress on letting users set custom themes for chats. More work on the back end implements support for custom background wallpapers. Messages is also tweaking how users control Smart Reply behavior. The last days of Samsung Messages are upon us, as the company gets

Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is working to incorporate Low Light Boost for the Google Messages in-app camera preview. The feature brightens the viewfinder in real time to aid framing in dimly lit scenarios. However, Low Light Boost does not affect the final photo quality, as it only affects the camera preview, not the

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is introducing rounded-square icons for RCS business chats to distinguish them from the circular icons used for personal conversations. Verified business agents will now display a checkmark, while the legacy shield icon is being replaced by a detailed profile page. These visual updates are designed to help users quickly

Adamya Sharma / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google Messages is getting ready to add a new “Real-time Location” sharing feature. We managed to enable the feature in the app and can now show you how it’ll work end-to-end once it goes live. You’ll be able to share your live location within chats, and the best part is