Youโll soon have even more reasons to love Google Messages. While Samsung Messages now supports RCS, Googleโs messaging app is still the stronger option, and itโs about to get even better. According to two separate reports, Google Messages will soon receive two new features, including a snooze function and an easier way to join group chats. Which brings us to the first major change.
Google Messages is testing group chat invite links and QR codes
According to reports from both Android Authority and 9to5Google, the latest Google Messages beta suggests that users will soon be able to invite others to group chats using a unique link or QR code. These links can be either single-use or reusable.
To protect privacy, links will automatically expire after a set period, likely 30 days, and users will have the option to revoke invitations if unwanted participants join. A similar feature is already available on WhatsApp, which means weโve a pretty good idea of how it might work.
Google Messages may soon have a snooze function, finally
In another app teardown by Android Authority, Google Messages appears to be testing a notification snooze feature. This will allow users to mute chats for 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or indefinitely. Unlike the old reminder feature, which was reportedly removed, this new option gives users more control over their notifications.
The feature will apply to both individual and group chats, and others wonโt be notified when you snooze a conversation. However, youโll still receive alerts if someone @mentions you, which is something that 9to5Google report mentions too. This could be especially useful for muting chats during work hours or personal time. While Androidโs system-wide snooze feature only lasts up to 2 hours, Google Messages will offer a longer, more flexible solution.
As always, app teardowns donโt confirm when features will roll out. But given the reliability of these sources, itโs likely weโll see them in stable Google Messages soon. Which of these features do you think is more essential?
