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Advertising texts in Google Messages aren’t what we want — these 5 fixes are

From better RCS cross-compatiblity to improved theming, there's plenty for Google to work on.

Advertising texts in Google Messages aren’t what we want — these 5 fixes are

Google Messages is set to undergo a major UI shuffle centered on an improved search experience. This comes as users express frustration with certain features, including advertising texts.

Some users have reported issues with Google Home, specifically with color control on smart bulbs. According to 9to5Google, a bug was affecting voice and app controls for devices from multiple brands, including Philips Hue and Tuya. Google responded quickly to the issue, and a fix has rolled out.

Google Messages has also been impacted by changes to Rich Communication Services (RCS). As reported by XDA Developers, the opt-out feature for RCS may soon be removed, potentially affecting Android users who rely on Google Messages as their default messaging app.

Brief written by urgent.news from Android Authority, 9to5Google, XDA Developers — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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