Google Messages is adding support for full-screen emoji message effects. Just send an emoji to see its corresponding effect.

Google Messages is testing a new way for users to trigger Screen Effects by sending a single emoji as a message in RCS and ...

Pick out special conversations in Google Messages by changing message and background colors: Inside a conversation, tap the ...

Google Messages now allows full-screen animations triggered by single emojis. You can send emojis like 🌙, 🐝, and 🥳 to ...

Placing a shortcut on your Lock Screen to a spouse or family ... since it lets you bypass the Messages interface, so you won't be tempted to engage with other messages or notifications.