Google Rolls Out Fixes to Address Media Issues in Messages App

The updates aim to resolve slowdowns and failures in receiving images and videos via RCS, with users reporting mixed results so far.

Google has released updates to improve the performance of its Messages app, particularly for receiving media through Rich Communication Services (RCS).
Users had reported issues such as blurry or unviewable images and videos, slow loading times, and occasional app crashes.
The fixes appear to involve backend server changes, as no new app updates are required for users to install.
Google acknowledges that the issues are complex and invites users to provide feedback if problems persist after the updates.
The improvements follow recent feature additions to Google Messages, including Scam Detection powered by on-device AI to identify and block fraudulent texts.