Three new Google Messages changes have been discovered, one of which is rolling out now.
Code-scouring by the Android Authority suggests that Google Messages may be getting three new features.
To begin with, Google’s messaging app is altering the animation style and placement of read receipts, which indicate whether your message has been read, sent, delivered, or is in route.
The location of read receipts is being altered by Google Messages. Image Credit Android Authority
After much development, this feature has now begun to be made available to certain users. Following the modification, the receipts will be positioned inside the text bubble rather than beneath it. Google has also made a new animation specifically for them.
The most recent beta version of the Messages app (messages.android_20241029_00_RC00.phone_samsung_openbeta_dynamic) has alluded to the second potential update, which is allowing you to select the image resolution. A comparable feature is currently available on WhatsApp.
You might be able to choose in Google Messages if you want to maintain the original quality later on. Image Source Android Authority
You can choose whether to send an image in regular or high definition. You can deliver the image more quickly and with less data by doing this, but the image quality will suffer. Selecting the other option, HD+, will reduce compression to maintain the original resolution but increase data consumption and image transmission time.
Finally, Google wants to make it simpler for you to see the dates and times of each message you’ve sent. It can be inconvenient to currently have to tap on each individual message in order to view timestamps.
To view timestamps, stop tapping on each message. Image credit: Android Authority
By just swiping right on the screen, Google may provide a feature that will allow you to see the timestamps for every communication. By doing this, you may avoid the inconvenience of tapping on every message to see the timestamp.
You should expect better read receipts in the near future, but don’t hold your breath on the other two features as they are still in the early stages of development and Google may decide to delay or remove them.