In 2025, Google Messages saw significant enhancements, solidifying its position as a leading messaging application for Android users. Anticipation builds for further updates this year as Google continues to innovate its services. Recent findings from a beta version of the app suggest that improvements are on the horizon for the Smart Reply feature.
Evidence from 9to5Google indicates that Google is planning to allow users to edit smart replies before sending them. Currently, selecting a suggested response automatically sends it, limiting user control and increasing the risk of unintended messages. The upcoming change aims to save selected replies as drafts, enabling users to modify their messages prior to finalizing them.
This feature, which has been part of Google Messages since 2018, has not undergone notable enhancements until now. Although the codes found indicate potential developments, the actual user interface and whether the feature will be optional remain unclear. Users may find settings to control this functionality in the app's "Suggestions" section. However, the implementation of these updates is not guaranteed, and users are advised to remain cautiously optimistic about their arrival.