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Google announces that Rich Communication Services (RCS) has reached a billion mark and introduces new features on Messages. Photomoji allows users to use photos as reactions using on-device Google AI. Voice Moods adds moving emoji themes to voice messages with improved audio quality. Screen Effects provide vibrant animations based on specific words. Custom Bubbles allow users to customize bubble color and backgrounds. Reaction Effects spark smaller animations with emojis. Animated Emojis, similar to WhatsApp, are sent as sparkling or beating hearts. Profiles feature allows personalization of profile name and picture for better identification in group chats.
