Google Messages has a major problem, and I’m sick of it

Google Messages has a major problem, and I’m sick of it

By @androidauth
Publication Date: 2025-12-14 11:00:00

Stephen Headrick / Android Authority

I’m tired of Google Messages on the web. Tired of constantly having to re-verify my credentials. Tired of not being able to send a voice message. Tired of a watered-down version of what has turned into quite a beautiful messaging application on Android phones. In a world where iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and so many other incredible options exist, it’s time for Google to expand its recently improved messaging efforts beyond the smartphone.

What is your primary messaging service?

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Messaging matters on other devices, too

Google Messages, logged out, on Google Pixel Tablet

Stephen Headrick / Android Authority

Don’t get me started on how frequently I have to re-verify my account in the web app…

Google’s only native messaging app is built for mobile Android devices. The company has given a lot of love and attention to its mobile app over the past year, with a pretty steady stream of UI updates and new…