Islamabad, Feb 9: Google Messages is reportedly testing a new feature that integrates WhatsApp video calling, aiming to enhance user convenience and compete more effectively with other messaging apps.
As a leading messaging platform with strong RCS (Rich Communication Services) support, Google Messages has grown in popularity, especially among Android users. The app continues to evolve, introducing features such as secure cross-platform RCS messaging, dual SIM RCS functionality, a native backup solution, and even RCS compatibility with 911 emergency services.
A recent discovery by AssembleDebug in Google Messages version 20250131 reveals an exciting addition: a dedicated WhatsApp Video Call button. This new feature will allow users to initiate a WhatsApp video call directly from Google Messages, provided both parties have WhatsApp installed on their devices.
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Currently, Google Messages defaults to Google Meet for video calls if both users have it installed. However, with this update, users will have the flexibility to choose between WhatsApp and Google Meet when making a video call. If the recipient does not have WhatsApp, the option will not be available.
At this stage, the feature is still in development and limited to one-on-one video calls. Group video calls will continue to rely on Google Meet for now. This integration marks a significant step in Google’s strategy to make Google a more versatile communication tool, bridging the gap between RCS and third-party messaging services.
As Google continues to refine this feature, it could position Google Messages as a more competitive alternative to other messaging apps, offering users a seamless experience with more choices for communication. While there is no official release date yet, this development suggests that deeper integration between different messaging platforms could become a growing trend in the future.
