Google Messages, the popular messaging app, is set to receive an update aimed at improving the visibility of RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats. RCS messaging has been a key feature of Google Messages since its rollout to US customers in late 2019, offering enhanced messaging capabilities and improved security. The latest beta version of the app introduces a visual tweak that highlights RCS-enabled chats with a badge featuring the Messages icon in the bottom right corner of a contact’s profile picture.
Improved Visibility: Identifying RCS Chats Made Easy with Google Messages
This new badge is designed to make it easier for users to identify RCS chats directly from the main list of conversations. An interesting aspect of the update is that the badge can adapt to match the default color scheme of users’ Android phones. However, it is important to note that this feature is currently limited to the beta version of Google Messages, specifically version 20230615_02_RC00.
Previously, users had to enter an individual chat’s text field to determine whether it was an “RCS Message” or a “Text message,” with the latter indicating a standard SMS/MMS. The introduction of the badge indicates that Google may be working towards making RCS chats more prominent within the app, further differentiating them from traditional SMS in terms of features and functionality.
Google Messages has been implementing various enhancements to improve the messaging experience. In a recent update, the navigation drawer was replaced with the Google logo and Messages branding on the app’s home screen. Additionally, users can now see message delivery statuses directly from the conversation list, eliminating the need to manually open chats to check for message delivery.
While RCS offers numerous advantages over conventional texting, including features like Magic Compose, Apple, one of the world’s most profitable smartphone companies, has not yet embraced the standard. Despite Google’s efforts to encourage Apple to enable RCS on iMessage, the company has yet to adopt it.
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