Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Expanding message bubbles in Google Chat to iOS devices

Update

[February 1, 2024] Rollout for this feature is complete. 


[December 18, 2023] We have paused rollout for this feature while we evaluate performance and quality. We will provide an update once rollout resumes.



What’s changing

In September, we introduced message bubbles in Google Chat on web and Android, enabling users to more easily differentiate incoming versus outgoing messages in the Chat message stream. Today, we’re excited to announce the expansion of message bubbles to iOS devices. 

On your phone or tablet: 
  • Each incoming message will have an independent message bubble aligned to one side with a solid color background 
  • Each outgoing message will have an independent message bubble aligned to the other side with a different color background 
Expanding message bubbles in Google Chat to iOS devices


Getting started 

  • Admins and end users: No action required. You’ll automatically see these updates in your web and mobile experience over the next several weeks. 

Rollout pace 

Availability 

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts 

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