Google Messages Updates with Enhanced Security and Features

Google Messages continues to evolve, incorporating new features and security measures. The latest updates include:

* MLS encryption for cross-platform RCS communication, providing end-to-end encryption (E2EE)
* Standalone gallery feature, allowing users to access the camera separately
* Material 3 Expressive redesign, introducing a chat interface with rounded corners and updated emojis
* Sensitive Content Warnings, blurring images that may contain nudity before sending
* Read receipts redesign, featuring a circular background and timestamp
* Dual SIM RCS support, aiding international RCS adoption

Upcoming features include Key Verifier to protect users from scammers and Real-time Scam Detection.

Recent updates have also rolled out custom group chat icons, delete for everyone options, snooze notifications, and improved media receiving performance.

Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/07/19/google-messages-features