Google announced that RCS texting to 911 services will be available this winter, allowing users to send multimedia messages and receive read receipts. The feature will be accessible through the Google Messages app on Android, in collaboration with emergency technology company RapidSOS. This functionality will enable users to share precise locations, photos, and videos with … Read more
Google has announced a new partnership that will enable Android users to send messages to emergency services through RCS. This feature is set to be rolled out this winter and aims to improve communication with 911 services. Currently, SMS communication with 911 is limited to certain locations and only reaches about 53% of U.S. emergency … Read more
Google announced that by the end of this year, Android users will be able to send text messages to 911 through Google Messages, even when SMS is not available. This feature will be enabled through a partnership with RapidSOS and will begin rolling out in the US this winter. Users will be able to send … Read more
Google has announced a new partnership with RapidSOS that will allow users to send RCS messages to 911 in areas with text-to-911 capabilities. This feature will be available through Google Messages starting later this year, during the winter. RCS messaging offers benefits such as delivery confirmation and response indicators, the ability to share precise location … Read more
Google is partnering with RapidSOS to update 911 text messaging through Google Messages with Rich Communication Services (RCS), offering new features and benefits. This update will initially focus on areas without current texting capabilities, providing a lifeline for those who can’t make traditional voice calls in emergencies. Texting 911 with RCS will allow users to … Read more
Recent reports have shown that GIFs sent by iPhone users to Android phones via Google Messages have been appearing as distorted still images with missing dots or pixels. This issue has been affecting various Android devices, including Pixel and Samsung phones, and has been observed in SMS/MMS messages sent by iPhone owners. While not all … Read more
Google Messages is currently testing a new “flat” layout setting in the app bar. This test follows the implementation of a single-line text field. The app bar typically includes the four-color “G” and Messages logo, a camera shortcut (for some users), search, and profile navigation. In the past, the app bar had a lighter background … Read more
Sonakshi Pandey, a cloud computing product manager at Google in Seattle, shared her journey from software engineer to mentor in a recent conversation. She realized early in her career that she wanted to challenge herself and move into a role that involved less desk work and more public speaking. This led her to transition to … Read more
Google has started the extensive rollout of its Gemini feature within Google Messages, as reported by 9To5Google. This AI assistant, which was announced at I/O 2024, is now available to stable users. Gemini positions itself as the initial contact when initiating a new chat. Upon accepting the terms and conditions, users are greeted with a … Read more
The Google Messages app is a popular platform for text messaging on Android and Wear OS devices, offering a variety of features including instant messaging, SMS, and RCS. Formerly known as Android Messages, it has evolved over the past decade with upgrades like Rich Communication Services (RCS) and end-to-end encryption. Recent enhancements have made Google … Read more