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Google Messages is a solid all-around texting app, but it still lacks some pretty basic features, or has only recently added them. One such feature is custom chat themes. In the year 2026, Google ...

Google Messages is rolling out custom chat themes and wallpapers after months of testing. You can use preset backgrounds or your own photos, with matching message ...

After beta testing in recent weeks, Google Messages today officially announced custom chat themes and backgrounds on Android. Requiring RCS, the goal is to “make every conversation feel uniquely yours ...

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Google Messages has started rolling out custom "Chat themes" with customizable backgrounds. The update appears in the chat menu, replacing the earlier "Change colors" option and adding both color ...