Google Messages may soon introduce a new feature that will make it easier for you to identify unknown senders without the need to ask “Who is this?” every time. This upcoming feature, discovered by Android Authority in the latest beta version of the app, will display the name of the person messaging you directly in the text notification.

Here are some key points about this potential new feature:

– If the message sender has Profile discovery enabled, Google Messages will show their name in the notification.
– While this feature is not entirely new to beta users, the difference is that now the name will be visible in message notifications.
– It’s important to note that just because it’s present in the beta version doesn’t guarantee its addition to the final app release.
– For this feature to work, both parties must have Profile discovery enabled by signing into their Google account on the web.
– Profile discovery allows users to set account-level names for profiles associated with their phone numbers.

In addition to simplifying interactions with unknown numbers, this feature can also help avoid confusion in group chats with multiple participants. Stay tuned for updates on when this feature might officially launch in Google Messages.