Some Google Messages RCS users are now noticing that they can change their custom bubble colours. This feature got public attention a few weeks ago and is now making its way to end users via an OTA app update accessible via the Google Play Store. However, this feature is not accessible on all messages on the Google Message platform as it’s limited to RCS users, as 9to5Google notes.
The latest update to the Google Messages app brings over nine new chat bubble colours for RCS users to pick from. To access these new colours, users will need to use the three-dot button at the top right-hand corner of an RCS conversation. Tapping on this button will pull up a selection page, and the “Change Colour” option is the fifth on the list.
Once a user changes the colour of their chat with another RCS user, it syncs with the other users’ chat. So this means that changing the chat colour for yourself will also affect the interface of the person you’re chatting with. This might be the reason why this feature is exclusive to RCS chats, as users who have access to it can’t change the custom bubble colours for SMS/MMS messages.
Among the nine options users have to change their custom bubble colours, one is the Dynamic Colour option. This follows the users’ wallpaper choice and blends with the theme across the user’s device. The other eight options are solid colours that users can also pick from when changing the colour of their custom bubble for RCS chats.
Among the seven features that Google announced were coming to RCS users a few weeks ago, this is the latest for more users to get access to. According to the available reports, this feature is still rolling out for stable updates. So if you use Google Messages, then you’re in line to get the ability to change your custom bubble colours for RCS chats.