6 Google Messages features I can't text without anymore

MakeUseOf·5d ago

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Google Messages has features that some users rely on for texting. There are reports of new features rolling out for Google Messages, but also concerns about the app's safety. The status of other messaging apps, such as Samsung Messages, is also uncertain, with some speculation about discontinuation.

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