Google Messages, Google’s messaging app, has always played a vital role in promoting the RCS messaging standard. RCS provides enhanced features such as read receipts, typing indicators, and better media sharing compared to traditional SMS. While Google Messages supports RCS, it hasn’t quite reached the level of popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage. However, a new update is on the horizon that may change that.

In the latest beta version of Google Messages, there are hints of a feature inspired by Apple’s 3D Touch. Soon, users may be able to long-press on chat bubbles within the app to reveal shortcuts and essential information. This improvement would allow users to preview information without fully opening a conversation. For example:

– Long-pressing on a chat bubble could display an enlarged profile picture, even in group chats.
– Users could access chat details by hovering over the “i” symbol in the pop-up window.
– This peek functionality saves time by eliminating the need to open a chat, tap on the three-dot menu, and search for the “Details” option.

Moreover, there is speculation that Google Messages might introduce a feature where users can long-press on a chat bubble and then hover over a call icon to quickly make a call to that contact. Although this specific feature is not yet active in the beta version, it holds promise for enhancing user convenience.

Overall, these updates have the potential to make Google Messages more user-friendly and competitive with other messaging platforms. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!