Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages is getting a backup and restore option, and we were able to activate the feature. This should be a more convenient way to back up your chat history than the current Google One solution.
For the most part, message backup on Android today is handled on the system-level by Google (One). Google Messages is now readying an in-app “Backup & restore” experience. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post,… Article Source https://9to5google.com/2024/11/19/google-messages-backup-restore/
Key Takeaways Google Chat finally adds a voice messages feature for free users, catching up to other messaging apps. The feature is available on both the Android and iOS apps, as well as Google Chat in Gmail on the web. The app will… Article Source https://www.androidpolice.com/google-chat-voice-messages-free/
After launching for Workspace earlier this year, Google Chat voice messages are now available for personal Gmail accounts. Once rolled out, the send icon is replaced by a microphone in the bottom-right corner next to the… Article Source https://9to5google.com/2024/11/18/google-chat-voice-messages-gmail/
Google‘s Gemini AI is at the center of yet another controversy after a student received a disturbing response during a conversation with the chatbot. The incident occurred while the Michigan student was using Gemini AI for help with homework,… Article Source https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14089321/dark-messages-google-gemini-chatbot-college-student.html
Key Takeaways Dual SIM RCS for Google Messages seems to be rolling out to US users on various carriers. Users report gaining access with Google Messages 20241018_01_RC00 beta build and later-released versions. A broader release of the… Article Source https://www.androidpolice.com/dual-sim-rcs-starts-appearing-for-some-in-us/
We all have our own favorite messaging app, but if you’re using an Android phone, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re using Google Messages. Not only does this app work well, but it also provides excellent support for RCS. Google made a… Article Source https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-profile-and-sending-as/
What you need to know Users have taken to Reddit to report an apparent stable, server-side rollout of dual SIM support for RCS chats in Google Messages. Reports claim support has arrived for varying carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, Visible, and more,… Article Source https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-messages-dual-sim-rcs-support-us-rollout
In addition to adding “Your profile” settings, Google Messages is now explicitly reminding you what name and profile you’re “Sending as.” As of today, we’re seeing a “Sending as” notice directly above the text… Article Source https://9to5google.com/2024/11/15/google-messages-sending-as/
Key Takeaways Google Messages is Google’s default chat app and RCS client. Messages now supports a double-tap gesture for quick heart emoji reactions in RCS chats. Users can still choose from other emojis in a flyout menu, but currently… Article Source https://www.androidpolice.com/google-messages-double-tap-gesture-like-messages/