Google Messages

Name: Google Messages
Rating: 4.640537 (29481638 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

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Google Messages is the official messaging app by Google that transforms texting with Rich Communication Services (RCS). It allows users to share high-resolution photos and videos, participate in dynamic group chats, and connect seamlessly with other RCS users including iPhone friends. The app features customizable chat bubbles and fun selfie GIFs to personalize conversations.

Privacy is a top priority with end-to-end encryption ensuring that messages and attachments remain private. Advanced spam protection helps keep unwanted messages at bay. Additionally, the app integrates AI features like Magic Compose to help craft the perfect message. Google Messages supports multi-device use across phones, tablets, computers, and Wear OS devices, providing a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.

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messages.android_20250615_01_RC03.phone_dynamic Last updated: 2025-07-08

Version code:

282130063

Creation date:

2014-11-12

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_MESSAGES_ON_ICC
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_RCS_USER_CAPABILITY_EXCHANGE
android.permission.CALL_PHONE
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_USE_RESTRICTED_NETWORKS
android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING

Size:

127.28MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

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Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 19

Other rankings

#30 in Android wear (Free) ▲ 1

#32 in Communication (Free) ▲ 2

#1 in message keyword 23

#1 in messages keyword 19

#2 in app keyword 32 ▲

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User reviews

Pros

Works seamlessly between phone and web app
Ability to edit messages after sending
Can receive crystal clear videos
Some useful features like reactions and RCS messaging

Cons

Frequent issues with sending and receiving messages
Group messaging is unreliable and often sends messages individually
Poor compatibility with iOS and other messaging apps
Lack of customization options compared to other messaging apps
Messages frequently fail to download or are very slow

Recent reviews

This app has nice points...but I wouldn't be using it if I could keep using message+. I've had so many issues with group chats not sending or receiving messages even after checking for updates and restarting my phone. It's very frustrating and just one more thing that is making me think about switching to the iPhone when this phone is paid off.

Re*****, 2025-01-08

Really struggles to download images, videos and even text messages (especially in group chats) even with good connection. Needs to offer the option to choose to download each image or video sent instead of automatically trying to do it, because it will freeze and start malfunctioning. Didn't have this issue with the old Verizon app prior to it redirecting me to this one. I like it better in other ways, but struggling to text and send pics reliably is really the bare minimum for a texting app.