Google is still rolling out new features to the app Messages announced in early December. Among these there is the one renamed “Custom Bubbles”, which allows you to use custom colors for the bubbles of Google Messages. At the moment, however, this functionality does not appear to be available for traditional ones SMS o MMSbut only for RCS chats (Rich Communication Services). These are new chats with advanced features. For example, users can view read receipts, send messages via mobile data or WiFi and share high-resolution files and photos.

Google Messages: how Custom Bubbles work

The function “Change colour” will appear in the chat menu, i.e. the icon with the three vertical dots located in the top right corner of the conversation screen. Once selected, a new screen will open allowing you to browse nine options availablewhich include the dynamic color “default”. At the top there will also be a thread example, so you can preview your choice before confirming. Compared to other features, such as photomoji, emoji animate ed effects on reactionsCustom Bubbles have not yet been rolled out globally to Google Messages, not even for all participating users. program beta. In fact, this function is currently only available for one small group of beta testers. Furthermore, the fact that they are the prerogative only of RCS chats may be linked to the fact that the colors of the bubbles are synchronized between sender and recipient.

Custom Bubbles aren’t the only new feature coming to Google Messages. Recently they have also been released vibrant animations Of “Screen effects”, which transform the words of the messages into animations with dazzling effects. Along with the effects, users can also try the new “Profiles” and the renewed audio recorder with “Voice Moods”, which allow you to associate a visual effect with a vocal message. However, even these latest innovations are currently available to a limited group of users.