{"id":71888,"date":"2020-09-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=71888"},"modified":"2024-05-31T01:18:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:18:46","slug":"a-look-at-the-google-messages-app-for-android-is-it-any-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/a-look-at-the-google-messages-app-for-android-is-it-any-good\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look At The Google Messages App for Android. Is It Any Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to Android, you have a very wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/6-best-free-messaging-apps-for-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">messaging apps to choose from<\/a>. Since the Android OS is a Google product, the odds are pretty good that your phone will come default with the Google Messages app (also known simply as Messages).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have it on your phone, you can download and install <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Messages from the Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Google_Messages_logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Google_Messages_logo.png 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Google_Messages_logo-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Google_Messages_logo-80x46.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many Android messaging apps available, like Facebook Messenger, Pulse SMS, and EvolveSMS just to name a few, is Google Messages good enough to use as your default messaging app?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at the features you\u2019ll find in the Google Messages app for Android, and you can decide for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Main Google Messages App Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main message window in Google Messages is what you\u2019d expect a messaging app to look like. You\u2019ll see a log of all of your sent and received messages, and a <strong>Start chat<\/strong> button at the bottom to send a new message to someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get to that, take a look at the menu options by tapping the three dots at the upper right corner of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-main-screen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-main-screen.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-main-screen-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-main-screen-71x50.jpg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There you\u2019ll see the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mark all unread messages as read (useful to unbold short messages you can read in the log window)<\/li><li>Open Google Messages for the web<\/li><li>Change the theme between light or dark<\/li><li>View your archived messages<\/li><li>View messages you\u2019ve marked as spam or blocked<\/li><li>Open the settings window <\/li><li>Get help or provide feedback to Google<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t heard of the web based version of Google Messages, it\u2019s a very useful feature if you don\u2019t always have your phone with you when you\u2019re working on your various computers and other devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Messages for Web<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you select <strong>Messages for web<\/strong> in the menu, it\u2019ll open a new window where you can tap <strong>QR code scanner<\/strong> to scan a QR code provided by the Google Messages for web page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/messages.google.com\/web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">messages.google.com\/web\/<\/a>. If it\u2019s the first time you\u2019ve used the site and haven\u2019t synced your phone yet, you\u2019ll see a QR code. After tapping <strong>QR code scanner<\/strong>, just scan the QR code on the screen using your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will sync your phone message with the cloud based Google Messages app. Now you\u2019ll see your incoming and outgoing message log on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc-80x41.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can select any of the messages in the log to continue the conversation just as you would on the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tap the three dots at the top of the window to access the same menu that you accessed on your phone above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc2.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc2-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc2-80x41.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Any settings you change in any of these menus will get synced with your phone. All of the same settings are available in a single long menu on the web page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc3.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc3-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-pc3-80x46.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider this web app like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/best-ways-to-text-from-your-computer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloud based version of the messaging app<\/a> on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to not miss any important incoming messages even if you\u2019ve left your phone in your car or sitting in a drawer where you can\u2019t hear any notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Messages Setting Menus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One good way to fully understand the features provided by Google Messages is by exploring the Settings menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-settings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-settings.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-settings-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-settings-71x50.jpg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The main Settings window is where you can adjust features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Whether you want the app to make a noise when you send outgoing messages.<\/li><li>Set your current country or have Android auto-detect it.<\/li><li>Enable or disable auto-correct and auto-suggest in Messages. You can also make these settings apply to Google Assistant.<\/li><li>Enable or disable web link previews in the chat window.<\/li><li>Enable verifying business senders so Google can block spam that doesn\u2019t come from a verified business.<\/li><li>Enable or disable Google Messages intelligent algorithms to block spam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you select <strong>Chat features<\/strong> from the settings window, you can configure all of the following Google Messages functionality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>See whether the Google Messages app has connectivity.<\/li><li>Have the app use Wi-Fi for messages if mobile data isn\u2019t enabled.<\/li><li>Allow others to see whether you\u2019ve read their messages (read receipts)<\/li><li>Enable whether others can see if you\u2019re typing (if their own messaging app is compatible).<\/li><li>Enable or disable whether you want Messages to automatically download files people send you, even if you\u2019re only on mobile data.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting <strong>App notifications<\/strong> from the settings menu lets you configure whether you want to see notifications on your phone or on the web when you receive incoming messages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also lets you set up how you want to get notified, enable spam protection, and whether you want to be notified when a file is being downloaded via the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Searching and Sending Messages on Google Messages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you receive a new message from someone you\u2019ve never received a message from before, Google Messages will ask you what you want to do with that new contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either select <strong>Add contact<\/strong> to add that person to your list of contacts, or select <strong>Report spam<\/strong> to mark it as a spam sender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-add-photos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-add-photos.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-add-photos-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-add-photos-71x50.jpg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Messages also has a powerful search feature so you can search your entire history of messages for any of the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Images<\/li><li>Videos<\/li><li>Places<\/li><li>Links<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is extremely useful for those times when you know someone sent you a picture of their baby several months ago, but you don\u2019t want to scroll through hundreds of old messages to find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating new messages in Google Messages is also fun. The app offers a whole library of features while you\u2019re entering your messages. To access these, just tap the <strong>+<\/strong> icon to the left of the text entry field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-writing-message.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-writing-message.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-writing-message-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-messenger-writing-message-71x50.jpg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Right under the texting field, you can search for GIFs, find emojis, send your current location, share one of your contact details, or send the person a file from your mobile device or Google Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you select the small camera and picture icon to the left of the text field, a new window will appear under that field. There you\u2019ll see a small preview window showing your current camera view, and a Gallery link you can use to find images on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The camera preview lets you snap a quick picture while you\u2019re texting, without having to switch over to your camera app to take it. It\u2019s very convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you decide to go with Google Messages or not is up to you, but the Google Messages app is well worth a try. It has all of the features of most major messaging apps out there, and is constantly updated with useful new features you\u2019ll love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to Android, you have a very wide selection of messaging apps to choose from. 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