Google Messages is gradually developing into a safer and smarter way for Android users to text. In May 2025, Google focused on making several improvements in Google Messages Features like Rich Communication Services (RCS) and increased user safety. 

Google is enhancing its apps to keep them reliable, packed with features, and simple to use. So they remain competitive in the mobile messaging field.

1. Key Verifier

During The Android Show in May, the tool was presented because it helps people confirm the authenticity of the other party. 

Having this extra security measure stops unauthorized users from lying about their identities and fraudulent activities. Giving your secret PIN makes the app trustworthy and confident among users.

2. The status bar in 'New Chat' contacts notes your RCS settings

A nice new improvement is the updated “New chat” list for contacts. Google Messages is now placing RCS badges next to contact names as you view “New chat.” This is one of the most important Google Messages Features.

Using Color theming for RCS-enabled contacts, this hint clearly shows who you can chat with using the new features and who you’re limited to regular SMS/MMS. Through this, businesses can save time and help more RCS users to join.

3. 'Delete for the Group'

One highly sought-after change is now available to more users—it’s called 'Delete for everyone'. It is possible to unsend messages from all participants’ devices. It works in a way similar to unsend options on WhatsApp and other well-known messaging apps. 

Presently, only certain beta users are seeing this feature, mostly in bigger group chats, with a standard time limit for unsending their messages. It serves as an important buffer when accidents with your messages occur or if you immediately feel regretful.

4. Increased and Real-Time Scam Prevention

Google Messages is getting better at blocking scammy messages. The app will now detect the most commonly used scam methods from more kinds of scams:

1. Scams for toll roads and other billing fees

2. Crypto scams

3. Lottery prizes and gift card deceptions

4. Scams where users are targeted by technical support.

Users can receive real-time notifications on their phones because of this type of protection. They can take action to block and report anything suspicious before fraud can occur.

5. Notice of sensitive content

Rolling out is expanding Sensitive Content Warnings, making it a more valuable safety feature. It filters images that might show nudity and helps you to delete them before looking at them. It also lets users know the dangers of sharing nude photos and prevents mistaken sharing. 

No sensitive information leaves your device, because the safety component works inside the OS. Adult accounts need to opt in, yet supervised accounts have parental controls available through Google Family Link.

6. Bring together the Camera and Gallery app

The new version of Google Messages is working on how people exchange media, making everything much more convenient. The change is that when you tap Gallery in a chat, you now get both your most recent photos and the camera preview all on one screen. 

Because of this simple design, you can save and share things right away. It’s now possible to select the image quality before you send it. So you decide how much space to use and how good the images should look.

New Developments and Future Predictions

The app also keeps getting better by working on additional areas like:

Option to easily exit out of receiving SMS and RCS messages from unwanted brands.

Recent reports indicate that dual SIM RCS is available more reliably which could help spread RCS use globally.

More characters can be added to a message with the increased text field limit.

Adjusting the way that read receipts are shown to users.

The Climax

The May 2025 update is among the biggest enhancements Google Messages has had in recent times. The main feature additions are designed to now make Google Messages smarter, safer, and more user-friendly. 

Google Messages looks ready to hold its own in the Android messaging world. After Google Messages Features are globally available, chat users will experience better security, improved reliability, and a better chat experience. 

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