Whether you’re on a desktop computer, a mobile phone, or wearable device, you can send messages to anyone using Google Messages. Messages is Google’s official universal messaging platform. It’s available on Android and WearOS.
Send emojis
Using emojis to respond to text messages is a fun and creative way to express your feelings. However, it can be difficult to get the hang of. That’s why Google Messages recently launched a new feature that allows users to send emojis in their chats.
The new feature is designed to help add consistency to the Messages app. In addition to showing users which emojis they’re responding with, Google will send an SMS text to let them know what emoji was used.
Users of the Google Messages app can now respond with emojis to SMS and RCS messages. They’re also able to select from preset emoji reactions.
Send GIFs
Using GIFs for texting has become a popular activity among smartphone users. GIFs are short animated images that play in a short loop. They can be used to show emotion, react to messages, and reference popular shows and movies. They can be added to your text messages or shared through social media applications.
Android users can use stock apps or third party apps to send GIFs to their friends and loved ones. Android Messages also allows you to send GIFs directly through the app.
You can also send GIFs from within GIPHY. GIPHY is a popular GIF search and sharing app. This app allows you to search for and share GIFs, as well as follow GIF creators. You can search for GIFs by name, category, or category type. You can also follow specific GIF creators or check out the trending GIFs.
Send Stickers
Using stickers in a message is a great way to add a fun element to your conversation. They are similar to emojis but don’t take up space in your phone’s gallery.
You can send stickers with Google Messages. You’ll have to download a third-party app, such as Bitmoji, in order to do so. The app can be downloaded from the Play Store. The stickers are available in your new Messages folder.
When you’re composing a message, you can select stickers from a menu. You can also search for them based on emotions. You can even create your own. This is a great way to commemorate friends and family.
Send Voice Messages
Unlike other text messaging apps, Google Messages offers voice messaging as a part of the app. It is part of Google’s Chat initiative and has added some cool new features like stickers and GIF search.
Voice messages aren’t just for show; they’re a great way to communicate in a personal and expressive way. A voice message can be sent to a single recipient or many, and they’re received anywhere in the world. They can also be used in RCS messages, as well as in standard SMS and MMS messages.
The Google Messages app offers a microphone button to record your message, and you can also use the app to transcribe incoming voice messages. The app also has a GIF search and a new GIF-optimized UI, which makes it easier to navigate.
Encrypted group RCS chats
Earlier this year, Google announced that it would soon offer end-to-end encryption in group chats. At I/O 2022, the search giant said that this beta feature would be ready by the end of this year. In a few weeks, it will start rolling out to some users in an open beta program.
The company has been experimenting with end-to-end encryption for group chats for a long time. When the feature was first announced, it worked only on one-on-one chats. Since then, Google has expanded support for E2E in group chats. This is a huge step for privacy.
Smart replies
Using machine learning to analyze messages, Smart Replies automatically generate replies that are appropriate for the context. Users can enable and disable Smart Replies in the Android Messages app. Smart Replies are also available on Gmail.
Smart Replies are a great time saver. They allow you to quickly send a quick reply in the right context. They are also available in other messaging apps, such as Facebook Messenger and Allo.
Google’s Smart Reply feature has been available in the Google Chat app for four years. It uses machine learning to suggest three possible replies based on the message content. The system works in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Pinch-to-z navigation
Those who are suffering from poor vision or have trouble seeing text in Messages may be happy to learn that Google is testing a new toggle for pinch-to-zoom text. The feature is currently in A/B testing, but should roll out to everyone in the near future.
In order to try out the feature, you will first need to download the latest version of the Google Messages app from the Play Store or an APK hosting site. You will then need to clear your device’s cache to make sure that the toggle works.