Overview

• Google has released updates to improve the performance of its Messages app, particularly for receiving media through Rich Communication Services (RCS).
• Users had reported issues such as blurry or unviewable images and videos, slow loading times, and occasional app crashes.
• The fixes appear to involve backend server changes, as no new app updates are required for users to install.
• Google acknowledges that the issues are complex and invites users to provide feedback if problems persist after the updates.
• The improvements follow recent feature additions to Google Messages, including Scam Detection powered by on-device AI to identify and block fraudulent texts.