Group chats can sometimes feel overwhelming with all the messages flying back and forth, especially when you’re trying to stay focused on multiple tasks. Google Chat seems to be addressing this issue with a new rumored feature called “Announcements”.

This new feature, similar to what we’ve seen on WhatsApp Channels and Twitter Spaces, allows a select few to send messages to a large audience, acting as a one-way megaphone. This could be a game-changer for those looking for a more organized way to communicate in group settings.

According to Android code expert @AssembleDebug (via Android Central), it seems that Google Chat will soon offer two types of spaces: the classic collaborative space and the new broadcast-focused “Announcements” space. The former is ideal for teamwork and brainstorming, while the latter is designed for delivering updates without getting lost in a flood of replies.

The key question now is who will have the authority to make announcements in these spaces. Will it be limited to just the creator of the space or will there be designated announcers? To compete with other broadcast messaging tools like WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, Google Chat may need to offer flexibility in this aspect.

While Google Chat’s “Announcements” feature sounds promising, only time will tell if it will truly revolutionize group communication on the platform. With strong competitors already offering similar functionalities, Google will have to ensure that this feature adds enough value to sway users away from existing solutions. Stay tuned for the official launch to see if “Announcements” becomes the tool that brings order to Google Chat messaging.