Google Messages

Google Messages
Developer(s)	Google
Initial release	Android: 2014; Web: 2018; Wear OS: 2014
Operating system	Android, web, Wear OS
Predecessor	Various
License	Apache License 2.0 (Android Messages); Proprietary (Google Messages);
Website	messages.google.com

Google Messages (formerly known as Messenger, Android Messages, and Messages) is a text messaging software application developed by Google for its Android and Wear OS mobile operating systems, while it's also available via the Web.

Google's official universal messaging platform for the Android ecosystem, Messages employs SMS and Rich Communication Services (RCS). Starting in 2023, Google has RCS activated by default on participating Android devices, similar to the implementation of iMessage on Apple devices.

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