Android users now have access to messaging over Wi-Fi connections and modern texting features like read receipts and typing indicators, which are the little bubbles that let you know someone is replying.

Android Messages App Update Comes Via

The update comes via Googles support of Rich Communication Services (RCS), an online protocol thats meant to replace traditional SMS messaging.

Through Googles latest update, Android users can now name group chats and add or remove people from existing group chats.

Cybercrime: FBI breaks up 2 illegal streaming sites with more content than Netflix Fisker Ocean: An all-electric SUV design, priced below 40,000 will debut at CES The search giants senior director of product and design, Sanaz Ahari, tweeted last week that the update quietly went live on Monday.

Hi everyone RCS is now available to all users in (the U.S.) as of Monday.

Make sure to update both Messages and Carrier Services, Ahari tweeted.

In November, Google said it was worked on upgrading its traditional SMS text messaging to add more useful chat features.

Texting changed the way we communicate, but its out of date, Google said in a blog post.

Today we want messaging that lets us do things like share high-res photos and larger files, chat with a group, know when messages are read, or make video calls.

The tools only work when communicating with someone else who has RCS enabled on their smartphone.

Apple doesnt support RCS, so if you text an iPhone user, your messages will still appear green rather than blue.

If you already have Messages, you shouldve been prompted to enable chat features.

If you havent gotten the notification, youll want to be sure that Android Messages and Carrier Services are up to date.

Android Messages App Download It From

If you dont have Messages, you can download it from the Play Store.

Users in the U.K.

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