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Apple's iOS 26.3 beta hints that carriers could enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone‑to‑Android chats by adopting RCS Universal Profile 3.0, adding iMessage-like features such as inline replies, edits, unsend, and Tapbacks, with rollout depending on carriers and cross‑platform coordination with Google, likely arriving between iOS 26.3 and iOS 27 in select regions.
Google is rolling out updates to its Phone and Messages apps, introducing features like 'Call Reason' to mark calls as urgent and alert users on incoming urgent calls, as well as improved options to leave or report unknown group chats and tools to identify potential scams. These features aim to enhance user control and safety in communication.
iOS 26 update significantly enhances the Messages app on iPhone by introducing features like message filtering from unknown senders, polls for group decision-making, and customizable chat backgrounds, making the app more user-friendly and versatile.
macOS Tahoe 26 introduces significant updates to the Messages app, including customizable backgrounds, polls, group typing indicators, improved spam filtering, enhanced search with natural language support, live translation, and a redesigned conversation details interface, all set to be released later this year.
iOS 26 introduces a new spam filtering feature in the Messages app that allows users to silence and hide texts from unknown numbers and suspected spam, improving user experience by reducing unwanted interruptions while still allowing access to filtered messages.
iOS 26 introduces at least 10 new features to the Messages app, including polls, conversation backgrounds, Apple Cash in group chats, typing indicators, contact adding, message selection, unknown sender screening, natural language search, photo previews, and support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages, with the update available later this year.
Apple's upcoming iOS 26 introduces 8 new Messages features, including a Liquid Glass design, live translation, a dedicated folder for unknown senders, custom backgrounds, polls, typing indicators, Apple Cash in group chats, and improved user recognition, bringing the Messages app closer to competitors like WhatsApp.
Apple announced iOS 26 with new Messages features including custom backgrounds, polls, message filtering from unknown senders, group chat indicators, Apple Cash, and live translation, alongside a broader software redesign called Liquid Glass, set for release later this year.
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 18 at the WWDC keynote on June 10, with new features for the Messages app including RCS support for better cross-platform messaging, per-word text effects, AI-generated suggested replies, custom emoji, AI-generated message recaps, and redesigned Tapback icons. The first beta will be available to Apple Developer Program members immediately, with a public beta in July and a full release in September.
Google is reportedly working on a new feature for its Messages app that would allow users to edit sent messages. References to the feature were found in the app's beta version, but enabling them currently has no effect. This development comes as editing messages becomes more common in other messaging apps like iMessage and WhatsApp. It is unclear how Google's implementation will work, including whether there will be a time limit for editing or if recipients will be able to see an edit history. One code snippet suggests that the feature will work with the RCS messaging protocol.
Google is rolling out its Photomoji feature for the Google Messages app, allowing users to transform their favorite photos into custom emojis. The feature is being gradually rolled out to beta testers, who will see a circular badge over the emoji button in the compose field when the functionality is available. Users can select a photo and automatically turn it into an emoji, which can be used to react to messages or sent as a sticker. The custom emojis will be stored in a dedicated tab alongside creations from friends.
Apple is beta testing iOS 17.2, the second major update to the iOS 17 operating system, with new features including the Journal app for recording daily activities, sticker reactions in the Messages app, spatial video recording for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and a Favorites playlist. Other updates include an Action button Translate option, iMessage Contact Key Verification, Messages in iCloud syncing, Apple TV app redesign, emergency alerts local awareness, new widgets for the Weather app, and various improvements to Siri and other apps.
Some Galaxy device users have been experiencing an error with the Samsung Messages app, which generated a device security pop-up claiming the app is harmful. The issue was caused by a temporary failure of Google's servers, and while it has been addressed, it may still persist for some users. Samsung advises users to reset app preferences to resolve the problem, which can be done through the Settings app on Galaxy devices.
In iOS 17, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to turn their photo subjects into stickers for use in Messages. Users can isolate the subject of a photo from its background and export it as a sticker, which can be customized with various effects. The stickers can be animated if the subject is in a Live Photo. To create a sticker, users need to select an image, press and hold on the subject, tap "Add Sticker," and choose an effect. The sticker can then be accessed in the Messages app and sent to contacts.
iOS 17 introduces several new features to the Messages app, including Check In, which allows users to check on the well-being of their contacts and share location information. Other additions include improved search filters, automatic transcription of audio messages, a sticker drawer for easy access to stickers, and the ability to create Live Stickers. These features enhance the user experience and make communication more convenient and efficient.