Google, Messages and group chats

Google Messages could soon follow WhatsApp with an upgrade that makes it much easier to join group chats
Android Authority has spotted a line in Google Messages' beta that could make it easier for you to add people to group chats.
Google Messages could soon let you share links to your group chats
Google Messages beta hints at a soon-to-arrive "join via link" feature, potentially helping users join group chats with a URL. Some other changes spotted in the beta include a familiar card-style design for the contact selection within the message forwarding menu.
Google Messages Is Finally Fixing Images and Videos
Google Messages is facing issues like app slowdowns and blurry images and videos. Google is actively working on fixing these problems, according to a community support page. Updates rolling out aim to significantly improve media receiving performance.
Joining a group chat could be less of a pain in Google Messages (APK teardown)
Joining a group chat can be a bit of a pain in Google Messages, but Google seems to be working on a more convenient solution.
Google is fixing those annoying Google Messages issues
Google Message users have been dealing with a pretty annoying issue lately. For some reason, the app was having trouble sending and receiving images and
Images and videos not loading in Google Messages? A fix is on the way
As noted by The Verge, the fix is likely on Google’s end, as there have been no Android updates waiting to be downloaded as a result of the fix. As such, if you’ve been getting annoyed with the media performance of Google Messages lately, give it another shot — it might be working now.
Google Messages Just Fixed Some Serious Issues With Receiving Photos and Videos
If you've been dealing with Google Messages issues—particular with regards to sending photos and videos—you aren't alone. Messages users are complaining about images that are slow to load when sent via RCS.
Google Messages addresses issues regarding media text failures in RCS chats
Google highlighted issues users have reported with media texts for RCS chats in Messages. The company is rolling out a few updates for Messages that should solve media reception "slowdowns" and "failures" that users have recently reported.
Google is fixing broken incoming images and videos in Messages
Google Messages is receiving updates to ‘significantly improving media receiving performance.’ ...
Google Messages is making some changes you'll either like or hate (APK teardown)
Google has rolled out a couple of new UI tweaks for the Messages app. It also appears to be working on another change.
Google is trying to fix Messages - but it needs your help
Users still having problems with Messages can report them on the Google Messages Help Community. Include as many details as you can, such as what phone you're using, what version of Android your phone ...
Google apologizes for Chromecast outage in email to users
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Google Messages group conversations are about to become so much merrier
The more people there are in a group chat, the more fun it is, but Google Messages' current way of adding new contacts is ...
Google Messages is tweaking its UI, and opinions are going to be split
A subtle send button change has been spotted on Google Messages; it now darkens when you type, adding a bit of visual ...