I use Google Messages every day, and these are my 10 favorite tips and tricks

I use Google Messages every day, and these are my 10 favorite tips and tricks

By @JoeMaring1
Publication Date: 2026-02-20 10:30:00

Joe Maring / Android Authority

If you have an Android phone, you almost certainly use Google Messages. Maybe not because you love the app, but because it’s gradually become the de facto texting app of choice on Android.

Although it may not be the most robust or customizable texting app available, Google Messages also isn’t lacking in features. As someone who uses the app every single day, I’ve found a few tricks and settings over the years that have significantly improved how much I enjoy it.

If you’re a Google Messages user, here are 10 tips you may not have known about, all of which make Messages significantly better.

What’s your favorite Google Messages tip/feature?

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Pin conversations on your home page

Pinning a conversation in Google Messages.

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