Google Messages Adds Dynamic Context Menu for Improved Usability
by Binay Konwar | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Samsung Apps
Google Messages is making it easier to access chat options, particularly on large-screen phones. The company brings a dynamic context menu that appears when you long-press the message. As of now, this change is part of the Google Messages Beta program, meaning only...
Google Messages Shrinks Camera View to Show More Gallery Photos
by Binay Konwar | Jan 6, 2026 | News, Samsung Apps
Google Messages continues to improve the photo and video sharing experience. The app now gets a revamped camera and gallery interface for greater visibility of gallery contents. The company is rolling out the tweaks gradually in the stable channel, likely through a...
Google Messages Gets a Redesign for Link and YouTube Video Previews
by Binay Konwar | Dec 1, 2025 | News, Samsung Apps
Google Messages is making conversations look cleaner and more modern. The messaging platform is getting a new look for how it shows links and YouTube previews when users share them in chats. The redesigned layout is currently part of the beta channel, but it shouldn’t...
Google Testing @Mention for RCS Group Chats in Messages App
by Binay Konwar | Nov 13, 2025 | News, Samsung Apps
Google Messages is making group chats more interactive. The company has started testing a new feature, @mention, that allows users to get someone’s attention in a group conversation. The feature is currently available in the beta version of the app...