Google Adds Official Chat Thread to Messages App
Google has introduced an official chat thread in its Messages app to notify users about new features. The 'RCS for Business' thread is accessible via a pop-up on the main screen, offering a WhatsApp-like experience where users can discover what's new in Google Messages.
The current conversation focuses on RCS delivering improved picture and video quality, but users can interact with the chatbot to get summaries of other recent features. This interactive approach is distinct from similar official threads offered by WhatsApp and Telegram.
Users who continue to engage with the chat thread will receive information about various Google Messages features, including Selfie GIFs (2024), Schedule Send (2021), and Real-time location sharing (2026). However, these are not the latest additions, as seen in Abner Li's in-depth breakdown of the latest Google Messages features.