Android Authority

Google's messaging mess continues: Chat app now wants to be the next WhatsApp

Google has announced a slew of new features for its standalone Chat app. The company now wants people to use the team collaboration tool to have conversations with family and friends. Google’s ...
Ars Technica

Google is killing off the messaging service inside Google Maps

Google is killing off a messaging service! This one is the odd “Google Business Messaging” service—basically an instant messaging client that is built into Google Maps. If you looked up a ...
Android Authority

Google's Business Messaging might be replaced by surprise alternatives

Google is working on a replacement for its sunsetting Business Messaging chat feature. Early evidence suggests that WhatsApp and SMS are now two potential options for business communication. The ...
Android

Google Messages’ satellite messaging feature shows up in images

Apple has been offering satellite-based SOS services on iPhones since 2022. The company started allowing users to send regular messages via satellite with the iOS 18 version. Android users have been ...
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I tried convincing my friend to switch to Google Messages, and it didn't go well

Google Messages has emerged as the de facto text messaging application for the Android operating system. Google Messages features support for the RCS texting protocol, which is set to receive a major ...