Google announced this morning some changes it is making to the Google Messages app for Android. The app is powered by Rich Communication Service which allows users to send longer messages, send and receive higher-quality video, receive read receipts, and feel secure with end-to-end encryption. Similar to Apple's iMessage, these features are available only if the other parties involved in a chat are also using RCS.
When someone sends you a link from a YouTube video, you can now watch it from inside the Google Messages app Voice Message Transcription will auto-transcribe voice messages that you receive. Google explains it this way,"Say you’re in a crowded space and get an audio message from a loved one: transcripts will let you"view" the audio like you would a traditional text message." This way you can view it without everyone around listening in.
The Messages app will now show reminders allowing you to remember important moments and appointments without having to go through different apps. You can be reminded of your anniversary, your wife's birthday, or that important doctor's appointment. And if you type birthday and anniversary dates for your contacts, these will pop up with a reminder in the Google Messages app.This next new feature is exciting.
reveals that in some countries, it is testing a feature that will allow Google Messages users to engage in a chat with businesses that you found on Search and Maps. Google writes that with this feature,"You can plan your next trip, score tickets to the big game, and find deals from your favorite retailers — all without leaving the Messages app." What makes this interesting is that at one time the major U.S. carriers planned on using RCS to help connect consumers with businesses.
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