In response to the growing demand for improved communication tools, Google has recently introduced a thorough update for its Messages app, which incorporates several notable features designed to uplift user experience and security.
Among these improvements is the new notification snoozing feature, enabling users to postpone notifications, thereby alleviating notification fatigue. Users can mute alerts for a set period or indefinitely, allowing for more controlled and less disruptive communication. This update began rolling out in June 2025 and is already accessible to select users.
Furthermore, Google Messages now permits group chat customization, granting users the ability to assign unique icons and names to their chats. This feature aims to encourage personal connections and improve usability, making it easier to manage multiple discussions. Available as part of the June 2025 Android feature drop, this personalization tool is expected to increase engagement among users. Custom icon support allows users to change icons for existing groups and select new icons for new groups, enhancing the personalization aspect even further. Additionally, users can identify friends in their contact list with RCS capabilities, streamlining communication.
The update likewise enlarges the text field from four to fourteen lines, which facilitates writing, viewing, and editing longer messages more comfortably. This alteration minimizes the necessity for users to break communications into multiple texts, in the end promoting fluid conversations. With end-to-end encryption protecting all messages, users can communicate with confidence knowing their conversations remain private.
The expanded text field enhances message composition, allowing for longer, seamless conversations without the hassle of multiple texts.
In the domain of security, real-time scam detection has been introduced, leveraging on-device processing to identify suspicious message patterns. This capability targets various fraud tactics, including scams related to cryptocurrency, billing, and impersonation. The expanded list of scam protection categories further improves user safety by covering evolving tactics such as package deliveries and job offers.
Moreover, a practical “unsubscribe” button has been embedded in the app to assist users in managing unwanted business messages effectively. Users can easily send a “STOP” message to dissuade further correspondence, while equally reporting spam if desired.
In spite of the positive reception of these updates, security experts remain divided over the efficacy of the new measures, indicating an ongoing debate about privacy and user safety within the rapidly evolving messaging environment.
