Top New Features in Google Messages for March 2025: Enhancements andRollouts

Features of Google Messages Rolling Out (March 2025)

• Camera + Gallery Merger/Redesign: The live viewfinder is now integrated with the camera roll, allowing users to see recent photos and swipe for more. There's also an option to send media in 'Original quality' or 'Optimize for chat.'
• Read Receipts Redesign: Read receipts are now displayed as circles at the bottom-right of message bubbles, with swiping left revealing timestamps and encryption status.
• Dual SIM RCS Support: This feature enables multiple SIM cards to be connected simultaneously in RCS chats, aiding international adoption.
• Magic Compose in Suggested Replies Row: Magic Compose or Magic Rewrite will always appear in the row of suggested replies for better visibility.
• Double Tap to Heart/Thumbs-Up: A quick double-tap on a message adds a heart or thumbs-up reaction.
• Enhanced Scam Detection: An on-device machine learning model improves scam detection, warning users or moving suspicious messages to spam.
• RCS Status Indicator Tweak: The indicator has been changed from 'RCS message' to '(RCS)' for more clarity.

Recent Stable Launches

• Google Account Device Pairing: Easier pairing of devices with a Google account.
• Magic Compose and Photomoji: AI-generated suggestions and stickers.
• Revamped Contact Details Page: Improved user interface for contact information.
• Reaction Effects and Profiles: Enhanced visual effects when reacting to messages and custom profiles.
• Custom Bubbles and Backgrounds: Personalized chat bubbles and backgrounds.
• Selfie GIF: Create animated selfies.
• Single-Line Text Field: A more compact text input field.
• Voice Recorder Redesign with Noise Cancellation + Voice Moods: Improved voice recording features.
• Larger Contact Photos, Expressive Animations, and New Conversation Picker: Enhancements to visual elements and conversation management.
• RCS Photo with Text Caption Redesign, Full RCS Messages Transfer on Pixel 9, Group Search in New Conversations Screen, and RCS Message Editing.
• Gemini Double FAB: Additional floating action buttons for more actions.
• Camera Face Filters, Magic Rewrite Button, Custom Profile Pictures, and Text Field Redesign.
• Real-Time Scam Detection: On-device detection of scam messages with a 'Scam Detection' card.
• Screen Effects: Various screen effects for different occasions like Valentine's Day, Halloween, Christmas, etc.