In an active and ever-growing world where communication is an important factor in our daily lives, Google created a messaging app to enrich your experience. Messages or better known as “Google Messages” is a tool that you can incorporate into your life to change the way you communicate.
Together with its intuitive interface and smart features, it has had a great impact in the evolution of mobile messaging. So if you are a fan of discovering new apps, this is the one for you because you will use it daily, and it will help you a lot, I guarantee!
Transform your conversations
Messages is an app, more specifically for instant messaging, developed by Google for Android devices. You must have an active phone number in order to activate your account and set it up as you wish. It's not like any other messaging tool as it features advanced RCS (Rich Communication Services) technology that allows you to send files, images, videos, and voice notes in high quality, so you won't have to worry about pixelation anymore!
You can synchronize your phone with the website to use it from the computer, as easy as scanning a QR code and it will be saved in the cloud so you don't lose your conversations. It has a simple design and adapts to all the functions that the user needs. Also with its intelligent functions, while you are in a chat it will suggest answers based on the context of the chat.
A list of things you can do
Offering an experience that goes beyond the limits of typical SMS, this app is giving a new vision of the future in digital communication. Here are the main features of Messages:
- Multi-device access, you can use your cell phone or connect it to the computer to use it on any device that suits your needs
- Dark mode to save battery and not to disturb your eyes when there is low light.
- Integration with Google Assistant, you can use the Google Assistant within the app and perform various tasks
- Security and privacy guaranteed with end-to-end encryption
- More interactive group chats
- Spam protection for unwanted messages
- One-touch reply with smart replies, suggested by the app
- RCS-enriched messaging for better quality files, audios, images and more
The constant improvement of the app is a point in its favor, and also that you can customize notifications and themes to your liking. It's completely free and there are no purchases included within the basic use of it. Do not hesitate to give it a try.
How to install it and start chatting
You must go to the Play Store on your Android phone, you will only find it there because it's only compatible with that operating system. Many times it's already preinstalled, so just in case it's not in your Apps library, and you have not noticed.
Once installed, open it and follow the steps suggested by it. If your operator supports RCS, it will guide you to enable this feature. And just like that you can start a conversation by tapping the new message icon, creating groups, sharing media files and customizing to your liking.
Press send to the future
This free service offers you a modern experience and gives you a taste of the future. From now on you no longer have to worry about not being able to send the photos you capture and lose quality through the standard messaging app, with “Google messages” you will have all your files in HD. It's a complete and reliable alternative for your needs, so simple, stay connected with Google.
Pros:
- Intuitive user interface with its dark mode and simplicity.
- No download cost or in-app purchases.
- Intelligent tools such as quick and follow responses.
Cons:
- Option to send HD images via the RCS tool is limited for some devices.
- Requires internet connection or mobile data.
- Apple users cannot access this app and take advantage of its features.
