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It is honestly baffling that Google still tries to compare this app to iMessage while missing such fundamental features for so long. I’ve actually seen these issues on the Galaxy Fold already, so it's frustrating that it has taken this long to roll out more broadly.
Not sure what you mean as I use Google messages all the time on WIFI only. My tablet is WIFI only and when at home and my S25 Ultra operates only on WIFI and texting works just fine. What universe do you live in?
Sorry to inform you that you are incorrect as RCS and SMS/MMS (If you have WIFI calling enabled) on standard Google messages works on WIFI only. I am using RCS and have WIFI calling enabled. Works fine.
How Wi-Fi Works with Google Messages
RCS Chats (Chat Features): When you have RCS turned on in Google Messages, your messages travel over Wi-Fi or mobile data. This lets you send high-resolution photos, read receipts, and larger files without cell service, provided the person you are messaging also has RCS enabled. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Standard SMS/MMS: Traditional text messages do not use internet data. However, if your cellular provider supports and has Wi-Fi Calling active on your phone, standard texts can route through your Wi-Fi network when cell signal is weak or missing. [1, 2, 3]
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It is honestly baffling that Google still tries to compare this app to iMessage while missing such fundamental features for so long. I’ve actually seen these issues on the Galaxy Fold already, so it's frustrating that it has taken this long to roll out more broadly.
Even with these features, until you can use Google Messages on wifi only like you can with iMessage, it'll never be comparable.
Not sure what you mean as I use Google messages all the time on WIFI only. My tablet is WIFI only and when at home and my S25 Ultra operates only on WIFI and texting works just fine. What universe do you live in?
Google Fi, right?
Generic Google Meassages.
No, I mean only Google Fiber allows Google Messages to work on wifi only.
Sorry to inform you that you are incorrect as RCS and SMS/MMS (If you have WIFI calling enabled) on standard Google messages works on WIFI only. I am using RCS and have WIFI calling enabled. Works fine.
How Wi-Fi Works with Google Messages