Google Messages Developing Better Multi-Device Support Across Phones and Tablets

Google Messages is working on improved multi-device support across phones/tablets signed into a Google account.
Current implementation requires QR code scans and is desktop-focused. New version connects natively through Google account.
Expected to resemble WhatsApp's multi-device feature with native app experience on all devices.
End-to-end encryption implementation still unclear but may designate a primary device.
Also adding a screen reader warning to help protect private messages from monitoring.

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8/20/2023

Google Messages may soon support emergency SOS messages via satellite

Google Messages app will soon support satellite connectivity for sending emergency SOS messages. Users will be able to customize the SOS message instead of using a preset phrase. This feature will be integrated into the Messages app and will limit the number of words in an SOS message.

9/11/2023

EU Forces WhatsApp to Open Up Messaging Under New Regulations

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to receive messages from people on other messaging apps as part of the European Union's regulatory framework for gatekeepers in the tech industry.

9/19/2023

WhatsApp Launches iPad App, Syncs Conversations from Your Phone

WhatsApp is developing a beta iPad app that allows users to access messages across multiple Apple devices, similar to the Mac app, but it is still unclear when it will be available to the public.

9/21/2023

Google Resurfaces Get The Message Ads Urging Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Google is renewing its campaign to pressure Apple into adopting the RCS messaging protocol, highlighting the drawbacks of Apple's SMS-based iMessage system and advocating for a better texting experience for all users.

10/9/2023

Samsung Ad Riffs on Star-Crossed Lovers to Pressure Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Samsung has released an ad urging Apple to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard that Google has been promoting, highlighting the issues Android and iPhone users face when texting each other.

10/10/2023

Samsung Pokes Fun at Apple's Closed Messaging in #GetTheMessage Video

Samsung has released a video supporting Google's #GetTheMessage campaign, urging Apple to adopt RCS or "Rich Communication Services" to end the two-class messaging system between iPhone and Android users.

10/10/2023

Google and Samsung Push Apple to Adopt RCS for iMessage, But Apple Resists to Maintain Closed Ecosystem

Google and Samsung are pressuring Apple to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) for iMessage, in an attempt to provide better cross-platform messaging for Android users, but Apple is unlikely to make the change due to the popularity of iMessage keeping users locked into its ecosystem.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 9:06:00 AM

Google Messages Developing Better Multi-Device Support Across Phones and Tablets

Google Messages is working on improved multi-device support across phones/tablets signed into a Google account.
Current implementation requires QR code scans and is desktop-focused. New version connects natively through Google account.
Expected to resemble WhatsApp's multi-device feature with native app experience on all devices.
End-to-end encryption implementation still unclear but may designate a primary device.
Also adding a screen reader warning to help protect private messages from monitoring.

androidpolice.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/20/2023

Google Messages may soon support emergency SOS messages via satellite

9/11/2023

EU Forces WhatsApp to Open Up Messaging Under New Regulations

9/19/2023

WhatsApp Launches iPad App, Syncs Conversations from Your Phone

WhatsApp is developing a beta iPad app that allows users to access messages across multiple Apple devices, similar to the Mac app, but it is still unclear when it will be available to the public.

9/21/2023

Google Resurfaces Get The Message Ads Urging Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

10/9/2023

Samsung Ad Riffs on Star-Crossed Lovers to Pressure Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

10/10/2023

Samsung Pokes Fun at Apple's Closed Messaging in #GetTheMessage Video

10/10/2023

Google and Samsung Push Apple to Adopt RCS for iMessage, But Apple Resists to Maintain Closed Ecosystem