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Google Messages Chat Themes are Live

Google Messages is rolling out custom chat themes and wallpapers, finally offering a personalization feature long available on iMessage.

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The brief

Google Messages is introducing custom chat themes and wallpapers to its platform. Coverage indicates this update allows users to change their chat backgrounds, making conversations more colorful.

Outlets including Android Headlines, SamMobile, and 9to5Google report the rollout is currently live. Trusted Reviews and PhoneArena note that these features bring the app closer to parity with iMessage and WhatsApp.

Coverage does not yet specify the full rollout schedule or whether all device models will receive the update simultaneously. Users should check their app settings for availability.

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Quick answers

What is the new feature?

The update introduces custom chat themes and wallpapers to the Google Messages app.

Which platforms are being compared?

Coverage compares the new features to options already available on iMessage and WhatsApp.

Is the feature available now?

Reports from Droid Life and 9to5Google state the features are live and rolling out.

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Topics

Google Messages Chat Themes Android Samsung iMessage WhatsApp

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