Google Messages is getting a big update in 2026 — here are the 3 new WhatsApp-style features to look out for

There's always something going on at Google Messages, and after its slew of updates in 2025, the WhatsApp rival is preparing for even more upgrades in 2026 – including a group chat tool it's needed for years.

Last year, Google rolled out several handy upgrades to Messages, all of which show that it's serious about improving the standard of its messaging platform. From RCS invites to its design upgrades and its 'Delete for everyone' option, Google Messages has come a long way over the past 12 months.

However, it's not stopping there. Google knows that there's even more room for improvement, and we're expecting more changes to drop in 2026. Most of its upcoming features are still in beta testing, but we're pretty confident that it'll only be a matter of time before every Google Messages user will have access ...