By Zainab Shafiq 
Google Messages has been making significant strides in the messaging space, with major US carriers now using the app by default, marking a shift from older options like Verizon Messaging. This move solidifies Google Messages’ dominance, as Samsung has also replaced its own messaging app with Google’s on its smartphones. These changes set the stage for Google Messages’ new features, which are highly anticipated by users across platforms.
One of the most significant developments is Google’s success in persuading Apple to support Rich Communication Services (RCS), a major victory for Android users. Google Messages’ new features now allow for smoother communication between Android and iPhone users, offering messaging functions previously exclusive to iMessage. This shift has opened the door for more robust features and a seamless messaging experience across devices.
Google Messages’ new features also have profile features
In addition to RCS integration, the new features include a long-awaited Profiles feature. A recent teardown of the app’s APK revealed privacy settings that will allow users to control who can see their profile information, such as their full name, short name, or no name at all.
These options enhance user privacy by allowing them to customize who can view their details—whether it’s everyone, just contacts, or only the people they message. While these new features are promising, the full rollout of Profiles is still in progress, leaving some areas, like profile discovery and custom photos, yet to be fully implemented.
Google’s proactive approach to privacy in this update is a welcome step, but improvements are still on the horizon as users eagerly await the complete rollout of these exciting updates.
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