You can send and receive SMS (text) and MMS (multimedia) messages through the Messages app . Messages are considered texts and don't count toward your data usage.

If your device has more than one messaging app, you can make Google Messages your default messaging app. When you make Google Messages your default messaging app, you can …

View the same content in français Deutsch italiano For paid Voice subscriptions, text messaging is available only in the US. With your Google Voice number, you can send text messages at …

Change advanced settings Change how Google Messages sends pictures, videos & audio files Send a message or a file separately to each person in a conversation: Tap Group messaging …

You can edit the settings of your group conversations in Google Messages. Group conversations: Send an MMS reply to all recipients. Mass text: Send an SMS reply to all recipients and get …

Read text messages To read a message that you just got, swipe down from the top of your screen and tap New Message . You can also open any conversation in Google Messages to read it …

You can use your computer or Android tablet to chat with your friends through Google Messages for web, which shows what’s on your Google Messages mobile app. Google Messages for …

With Rich Communication Services or RCS, a modern industry standard for messaging, you can have a more dynamic and secure conversation with someone than SMS or MMS. Learn about …

No, but standard text messaging via SMS/MMS will still work. To make sure your messages are properly delivered, Google uses information like your phone number, device identifiers, and …

You can no longer use Hangouts for SMS or MMS text messages, voice calls, or voicemail with Google Fi. Important: Transferred Hangouts texts can be found in Messages.