Now that Samsung Messages brought back support for RCS, choosing between it and Google Messages is a tough decision. However, Google Messages still has some pros that Samsung Messages lacks. A Samsung spokesperson confirmed to us that there may be “certain feature limitations.” Clearly, Google Messages offers more features and continues to roll out new ones.
Google Messages beta shows it can double down as a Notes appearing
If you use WhatsApp or Telegram, you’re probably familiar with messaging yourself to save lists or other items. While there are many note-taking apps out there, this simple method works for most people. Now, Android Authority reports that the Google Messages beta (messages.android_20250210_01_RC00.phone.openbeta_dynamic) allows you to ping yourself — and send notes — via RCS. The publication confirmed that the feature is available on their Pixel 7 Pro running the same beta version. In the attached screenshots, we can see read receipts and the RCS message tag in the text field where you type messages. As expected, you can share texts, stickers, images, and more with yourself.
Credits: Android Authority
To be honest, it’s not a groundbreaking feature, as SMS has supported similar functionality before. However, it takes advantage of RCS, meaning you get high-quality media sharing, audio notes, and more, which positions Google Messages as a handy note-taking tool. If you’re already using WhatsApp, Telegram, Keep, or any other app for this purpose, you can certainly continue doing so. But what’s wrong with having more options? That’s where the fun lies, and I believe many of us appreciate the convenience of having simple features integrated into the apps we use daily.
Which app do you prefer for note-taking, and what do you think of this Google Messages feature?
