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Google Messages starts rolling out custom ‘Chat themes’ [U]

Google Messages is introducing Chat themes to provide Android users with more personalization options. This feature allows for the customization of individual RCS conversations with different backgrounds and styles. Some updates are currently available in the beta version of the app.

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What changed

The new Chat themes feature replaces and upgrades the Change Colors option that began rolling out in May 2026.

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  1. Google Messages rolls out custom Chat themes for Android

    Google Messages is introducing Chat themes to provide Android users with more personalization options. This feature allows for the customization of individual RCS conversations with different backgrounds and styles. Some updates are currently available in the beta version of the app.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google Messages is rolling out a feature called Chat themes for Android users.
    • Users can customize individual RCS conversations with different themes and background wallpapers.
    • The customization is only visible to the person who applies the theme.
    • The feature allows users to choose from nine theme categories or set a custom photo as a background.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The update includes new message bubble styles.
    • The update includes inline replies and emoji photo reactions.
    • The rollout includes cross-platform E2EE RCS and a redesigned long-press menu.
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