"Google Messenger" redirects here. For the defunct instant messaging service, see Google Talk.
Google Messages
Developer(s)
Google
Initial release
Android: 2014; 10 years ago (2014) Web: 2018; 6 years ago (2018) Wear OS: 2014; 10 years ago (2014)
Operating system
Android, web, Wear OS
Predecessor
Various
License
Apache License 2.0 (Android Messages)
Proprietary (Google Messages)
Website
messages.google.com
Google Messages[1] (formerly known as Messenger, Android Messages, and Messages) is a text messaging software application developed by Google for its Android and Wear OS mobile operating systems, while it's also available via the Web.
Google's official universal messaging platform for the Android ecosystem, Messages employs SMS and Rich Communication Services (RCS). Starting in 2023, Google has RCS activated by default on participating Android devices,[2] similar to the implementation of iMessage on Apple devices.[3]
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^Li, Abner. "Google Messages turning on RCS by default, group E2E encryption launches". Retrieved 20 November 2023.
^Sattelberg, Will (2022-10-20). "Google is making Messages even more like iMessage, but still won't get you that blue bubble". Android Police. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
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