If Google indeed wants to make it optional, Google Messages users will likely be able to control the messaging behavior by going to Settings > Suggestions. The Smart Reply feature is currently ...

Texting has evolved over the years to become a better version, like almost every other piece of tech. The core idea is still the same, but now with plenty of features that give you more control over ...

Google is working on a new user interface for Messages that’ll swap the hamburger menu for a context menu. The updated context menu will centralize buttons for sharing and selecting chats, making them ...

Google Messages is constantly getting new stuff, but not all changes are good. Even the best apps gather their fair share of ...

Google Messages will get an essential “mentions” feature that will be especially useful for group chats. The system will add a visible @ symbol to chat lists when a user is tagged, ensuring messages ...

AI-powered photo editing comes to Google Messages A new Remix feature will give you creative control The Nano Banana-powered feature may come with daily limits Google is bringing its popular Nano ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.