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Google Messages will soon use color to differentiate RCS and SMS, MMS users

Google Messages is taking a page out of iMessage's book, using color to denote RCS and SMS/MMS users. Anyone using RCS chats, both on Android and iOS, will have their contact name colored in Material ...
Android Authority

Google Messages experiments with a new, desaturated look (APK Teardown)

Google is testing a desaturated redesign for the Google Messages app, replacing bright colors with muted tones. The update alters multiple interface elements, including conversation views, emoji menus ...
Android Police

Google Messages could soon dial back its Material You themes

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Google Messages is testing UI changes with a more muted, less colorful look. Changes may include rounded elements like corners ...
Android Authority

Google Messages will soon take the guesswork out of RCS texting (APK teardown)

Google Messages is preparing new RCS labels for contacts. The app will soon display an RCS tag next to the names and numbers of contacts using RCS. In addition to the RCS label, Google Messages is ...