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Google is introducing a wallpaper feature in Google Messages to distinguish RCS chats from SMS and MMS. The default wallpaper consists of overlapping circles and is more visible in light themes. However, there is currently no option to change the wallpaper, suggesting that Google may still be testing the feature.
Google Messages is introducing a background wallpaper feature for RCS chats, designed to distinguish them from standard SMS/MMS conversations. The wallpaper showcases overlapping circles and bubbles with Dynamic Color, making the message bubbles and compose field stand out. This visual update follows Google's efforts to differentiate RCS chats on the app, including a badge that identifies RCS-supported conversations. The wallpapers are rolling out, but it's unclear how widely the option is appearing. Google Messages is catching up to other messaging apps that already offer customization features like wallpapers.
Google Messages on the web now supports direct reply to RCS chats, allowing users to reply to messages directly from the web interface. This feature, previously available only on the Android app, has been a highly-requested capability. However, direct replies are not yet available on Android tablets. Additionally, Messages for Wear OS has been updated with a new design for suggested replies, possibly in preparation for design language tweaks coinciding with Wear OS 4.
Google Messages for desktop is rolling out direct quote replies, allowing users to quote and reply to specific messages in RCS chats. This feature, similar to those found in apps like WhatsApp and Discord, provides more context and organization in conversations. While not available to everyone yet, it is already accessible to a large number of users.
Google Messages on the web now supports direct replies to RCS chats, bringing a feature that was previously only available on Android. Users can now reply to messages directly on the desktop web client, similar to the Android app. This update addresses a highly-requested capability and enhances the user experience. However, direct replies are not yet available on Android tablets. Additionally, Messages for Wear OS has received a new design for suggested replies, possibly in preparation for upcoming design language tweaks.