New Delhi: Google recently announced that they are rolling out its Nano Banana-powered Remix tool in Messages. The messaging platform is also reported to have gained several new features, such as spam link detection, Key Verifier and more. According to some reports, the company is additionally testing further upgrades in the beta version, including redesigned link previews and refreshed read receipts. Let’s take a look at the latest features Google is going to add to the Message applications:
Remix with Nano Banana: One of the stable additions is Remix, powered by Google’s Nano Banana imaging tool. When the user long-presses a shared image, the latest Remix option appears, enabling them to generate AI-produced variations based on prompts. The feature requires RCS messaging and is rolling out in English to several countries, including India. Google also stated that the daily usage is limited.
Tweaked Gallery icon: Google has slightly adjusted the gallery button in the compose bar. The small camera symbol previously inside the icon has been removed, though the functionality remains the same.
Fullscreen Account menu: Google Messages now uses a full-screen account menu that provides access to Settings, user profile, Archived messages, Spam and Blocked, Mark, all as read, and Device pairing. The earlier partial overlay has been replaced by a complete Material 3 Expressive layout.
Spam link detection: Google has also added global alerts for suspicious links. If a message appears to contain spam, the application warns users before opening the link and blocks access to potential scam sites. Users can mark the message as not spam if needed.
Key Verifier: Key Verifier enables users to confirm the identity of another contact through public encryption keys. These keys are presented as a QR Code and can also be accessed from the Google Contacts application.
These are the latest features Google is going to add in the newest update of the Google Messaging application for users.
