Google is ditching its ‘Messages by Google’ name for something simpler, and it was about time. It’s not difficult to guess what is going on here, Google will now use the ‘Google Messages’ name, finally.
Google is finally ditching ‘Messages by Google’ name
The company has been using the ‘Messages by Google’ name for a long time now, but it simply doesn’t sound right as an app name. Pretty much everyone referred to it as Google Messages, and Google is finally embracing it.
Google recently rolled out seven new features to the app, and along with that, changed the moniker too… quietly. The change occurred in the Google Play Store, as the app listing simply says ‘Google Messages’ now.
Google did use this “new” name in its blog post too, the one announcing new features for the app. This change is actually nice to see, and many people will likely agree.
One thing to note is that the app is still called ‘Messages’ on Android, without the ‘Google’ part. Let’s hope Google will make a change to its ‘Phone’ app soon too. That one is still referred to as ‘Phone by Google’ instead of ‘Google Phone’, or something like that.
Google Messages is the go-to SMS & RCS app for many users
Google Messages is basically a default SMS and RCS app on Android. It comes pre-installed on Google’s very own phones, and a number of other Android smartphones. Those that do not have it, can easily grab it from the Google Play Store.
Considering that Apple will roll out RCS support next year, this app will almost certainly become even more prominent. Google is constantly adding new features, and the app keeps getting better and better as a result.
The app is, of course, free to use, and those of you who still don’t have it installed on your phone can grab it from the Google Play Store.
2023-12-04 15:07:54