The beta version of Google Messages has included a feature: the ability to display names of unknown contacts in notifications.
This innovative addition promises to enhance user experience and streamline communication on the platform.
However, there’s a catch.
For users to benefit from this feature, the other party must have profile discovery enabled.
This ensures that both parties can fully utilize the functionality to its utmost potential.
To activate Profile Sharing, users simply need to navigate to Messages settings, go into the Advanced section, locate Profile discovery, and toggle on the “Profile Sharing” option.
This simple step unlocks the full capabilities of the new feature.
Despite the excitement surrounding this development, the feature is currently exclusive to the beta version.
There’s no definitive timeline for its rollout to the stable channel, leaving eager users on the edge of their seats.
Moreover, caution is advised, as features uncovered during APK teardowns don’t always transition to stable versions seamlessly.
In related news, Google Messages has been at the forefront of experimentation, as evidenced by recent updates such as security warning pop-ups for links from unknown contacts.
