Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging over Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS. Get more done in your messages with one-tap calendar reminders and emoji replies, and keep your conversations secure with spam protection and end-to-end encryption so you can focus on connecting with the people and businesses you care about — no matter what device they use.
Know when friends are typing or when they've read your message, share high-resolution images and videos, easily add people to a group chat, and experience an all-around richer messaging experience.
End-to-end encryption secures your eligible communications, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging.
If a website is suspicious or unsafe, you’ll be warned before clicking any links. You can also block and report potential spammers to help stop unwanted and fraudulent messages.
Share high-resolution videos directly from your Google Photos library.
Keep the conversation going no matter what device you're on. Enjoy RCS chats with friends on your phone, computer, Android tablet, or smart watch with the Messages app.
Access suggested replies, one-tap calendar reminders, link sharing, and more without leaving your message. Reply quicker and get more out of your conversations with smart actions.
Suggested responses, gifs, and emojis make conversations faster and more fun. Reply back to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.
App also available on Wear OS
Updated on
Sep 5, 2024
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This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info, and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 8 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted
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Peter Wood
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August 31, 2024
Generally, the app is pretty solid. However, there are a few things that make it a bit annoying and less handy to use: - the method of communication is not clearly spelled out on the application interface. That is to say, it does not clearly indicate RCS vs. SMS, etc. - the text writing area is small and does not really adjust much when writing more than a few lines of text. This can lead to a lot of scrolling, which is annoying. Otherwise, the app is generally solid and reliable.
212 people found this review helpful
Matt S
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August 30, 2024
Just started using this on a new phone. On an Android phone. So far not to impressed. This new message app was pre installed on the new phone, a Motorola. It doesn't seem to work well with phones that don't use the same messaging app. There is a big delay in sending and receiving messages from other phones with older messaging apps. Expectedore. Will probably switch back to the older style carrier app. Those seem to work quicker in real time. This one is not too reliable.
46 people found this review helpful
Google LLC
August 30, 2024
Hi, Matt. We're sorry to hear that. Please see this link: https://goo.gle/2QKhL7g. If you are still experiencing issues, please submit feedback within the Messages app by tapping the three dot menu in the top right corner - Help & Feedback - Send Feedback. Thank you.
Rocko Quels
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August 23, 2024
Basic at Best This app does the basics to send and receive messages. It's extremely limited. You can't send more than 2 pictures. You can't send a video clip for more than 2 seconds.. you can't edit your message after it has sent... you can't directly reply to a specific message.. the autocorrect is terrible. A ton of words aren't recognized. There really isn't anything special about this messaging system. It gets the basics done. It's Basic at Best.
265 people found this review helpful
Google LLC
August 23, 2024
Hi, Rocko. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're sorry to hear that. We'll pass this along to the team so they can continue iterating on your feedback to make Messages even better. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.