When you enter your Google login information, it shows a random emoji. Open the Messages app on your smartphone. Point your ...

You can use Google Chat to message anyone, as long as you know their name, email address, or phone number.

Previously, US carriers were slow to warm up to the RCS messaging protocol. While iPhone owners have had iMessages for years, Android users often relied on third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp.

Google Messages now lets you control who sees your profile picture and name through the Profile discovery feature. Users can choose from three privacy settings: everyone they message, only contacts, ...