Google Messages could soon make group chats way less messy

Google Messages is constantly working to improve the texting experience for its users, and we’ve found hints of another upcoming feature that could make group chats much more convenient on the platform.

While exploring the latest beta version of the Google Messages app, we discovered code suggesting that Google may be working on a new “Mentions” feature.

Similar to WhatsApp and Telegram, this functionality could allow users in group chats to tag specific people using the “@” symbol. Here’s an example of how this works in WhatsApp.

Tagging a group member directly is far more effective than simply mentioning their name, as it ensures the intended person receives a notification and doesn’t miss the message.

This can be especially useful in busy group chats where messages can easily get lost.