Android users can now have a new pack of features and design changes in Google Messages July 2025 Update. The platform introduces messaging that is smarter, safer, and more fun. 

Google is further trying to shift towards this new standard of texting that is RCS (Rich Communication Services). It has higher privacy, ease of use, and much of expressive.

The same update is also depicting the wider scope of Google regarding the unification of Android communications. The current trend is extending further as RCS becomes increasingly used by more users.

Next-Generation Encryption: RCS & MLS

We can point out the use of the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol in the RCS chats. This is a significant step, bringing open-standard end-to-end encryption (E2EE) that enables true cross-platform, cross-device messaging between Android and iOS. 

The users are now able to identify their conversation is using RCS. The move puts Google Messages on right path right with the best options when it comes to safe and secure communication, as robust privacy is what people have long wanted out of their options.

Material 3 Re-Expressive Design

Google Messages will also adopt the improved Google user interface- Material 3 Express. Important changing visuals in Google Messages July 2025 Update are:

Rounded Chat Containers: The Chat content itself is now put in a separate area that has rounded corners at the very top. This makes it have a more advanced and presentable feel.

Solid Plus Backgrounds: The earlier bubbly chat backgrounds have been substituted by mundane, solid rings, which have added to a less cluttered look.

Redesigned Plus Menu: The attachment and options menu in quadrants is now a separate container using bigger, pill-like items without a background. They can be much easier to click on various types of media or actions.

Connected Pickers: Connected button groups have been employed in Emoji, GIFs, Stickers, and Photomoji pickers. The search view has been re-organized so that two adjacent text fields now alternate.

Redesigned Search and Contacts: The contents of the "Search messages" page and the "New chat" contacts list are now heavily container-based, with a clean and neat arrangement.

Grouped Images and Fullscreen Viewer: The fullscreen image viewer has been also redesigned having a blurred background and previews on other next images. The reactions could be visible with the direct access to new bottom row.

Improved Control and Personalisation

A handful of new features are also underway. They aim to allow users to have further control of their conversations and personalize them.

Custom Group chat symbols: 

Users are now able to create and make RCS group chats personal by choosing the desired image. This enables creation of a clearer and more identifiable group identity.

Snooze Notifications: 

To deal with distractors, Google Messages has come up with the feature of snooze chat. One can long-press a conversation on the main list or in the "Details" page to silence notifications.

Delete Fr Everybody: 

It is a much-awaited feature, like the unsend option in WhatsApp. It will enable the user to delete the messages on behalf of everyone in the RCS chat.

The messages might still be present in the older versions of the app. This will give an important instrument in correcting mistakes or recalling sensitive information.

Increased Text Field: 

To fix one of the biggest complaints of users, the text input field is now capable of displaying 14 lines. This gives them considerably more space to create a longer message before they have to scroll.

Safety and Security Strengths

Google is going further to enhance the security aspect of Messages, capitalizing on local intelligence:

Real-time Scam Detection: 

To complement the protection available on Android, Google Messages has now rolled out expanded Scam Protection to any user.

This now addresses more advanced new categories of scams, beyond the usual package delivery and job-seeking wires.

Sensitive Warning of Content: 

This is an important protection mechanism. These are giving a warning and a chance of deleting them without viewing. It also takes a proactive approach to educating the user of the dangers in sharing nude imagery.

These warnings are run right on a device through Android System SafetyCore, with no content categorized or forwarded to Google.

Key Verifier: 

The company announced Key Verifier earlier this year. It rolled out it to assist in shielding users against scammers who pretend to be familiar individuals.

This tool enables the users to confirm the identity of the other side using the public encryption keys to bring an additional level of confidence in discussions.

Refined Media Data Sharing

Even the capture and sharing of the media in Messages has been revamped:

Gallery + Camera redesign: 

Google Messages also has combined both camera viewfinder and gallery into a new and easy interface. Regarding photos and videos, users will always get their 3-6 last pictures. They have a chance to swipe up to get more. 

More importantly, the users have been given a choice between two quality settings when sharing pictures and videos: HD and HD+. This gives exceptional quality control in the app media.

Independent Gallery Accus: 

Google also implemented a separate grid of the "Gallery" within the "plus" menu. This is where users can access all their galleries without launching the combined viewfinder of the cameras.

Conclusion 

Google Messages July 2025 Update presents a significant milestone on the level of Android communication. Swiftly enhancing everything to MLS next-generation encryption and a refined Material 3 design to smarter media sharing options, the update finds the right balance between visual polish and desirable utility. 

Google is still making a concerted effort to encourage the use and development of the RCS messaging standards, what has become evident is that Messages. It is becoming a rich, safe, and completely up-to-date communication powerhouse of the Android UI, and beyond.