- Google is testing even more new features in its messages beta -App
- These include an extended 14-line message view and new RCS notification labels
- While these are still in beta -testing they could start rolling out to users this month
Over the past few months, Google has doubled by eradicating all traces of Google Assistant to make Gemini his flagship voice assistant, but in the midst of organized Gemini-Kaos, Google has been very aware of improving its message app, giving it some much-needed TLC.
It is safe to say that the new revisions of the Google Messages app have significantly improved its user interface. Its new snooze feature for group chat also comes to mind, but Google is still in its beta test -era. For a while, Google experimented with an easier way to participate in group chats after WhatsApp’s footsteps. Now it is testing five more features that can pose the next wave of Google messages upgrades this month.
Although these features are in beta, there has been no comment on whether they officially roll out to users. That said, we will keep an eye on any additional updates.
Google expands its 4-line text field limit
Just a few weeks ago, we reported a new upgrade found in Google Message’s beta, which indicated that Google would be better at handling long text messages.
For a while, Google Messages users have been limited to a four-line view limit when sending texts, which means you will need to roll to review your entire message before sending. This is especially frustrating when sending long URL links.
But it could soon be a saga of the past, as 9to5Google has picked up a new beta code that reveals an extended message composition field on Pixel 9A, now reaching up to 14 lines.
New RCS labels
Recently, Google has tested new labels in the app that can distinguish whether you are sending an SMS or RCS message.
Thanks to an APK demolition from Android Authority, the labels found in Beta will soon see which of your contacts will use RCS in messages, adding a new RCS label to the right side of a contact’s name or number.
Unsubscribe from automated texts
This is a feature we are quite happy to see and we hope for a wider roll -out this month. A few weeks ago, a unsubscribe button was discovered at the bottom of some messages, which could give users an easier way to unsubscribe to automated texts and even the opportunity to report spam.
When you press this, a list of settings will be displayed that asks you for your reasons for unsubscribe, which includes ‘not signed up’, ‘too many messages’ and ‘no longer interested’ as well as an option for ‘spam’. If you choose one of the first three, a message reading ‘stop’ will be sent automatically and you will be unsubscribed.
Read receipts get a new look
Google could introduce another renewal of how to see reading receipts in the Messages app. In November 2024, Google tested a redesign of its reading revenue that placed the checkmark symbols inside the message bubbles, which used to appear under sent messages.
In January, Google tested another small redesign that introduced a new white background that could soon be rolled out, and while this is not a major redesign, it is effective enough to read receipts to stand out more.
We first noticed that Google messages were preparing for a new photo and video quality upgrade. In March, several users began to notice a wider accessibility, but it is still not fully rolled out, which means it could be one of the next new updates in the coming weeks.
Essentially, Google could roll a new option that allows you to send media, such as photos and videos, in their original quality. This gives you the choice of the following two options:
‘Optimer to Chat’ – Sends photos and videos at a faster speed and compromises on quality.
‘Original Quality’ – Sends photos and videos as they appear in your phone’s built -in stock.
