Google update: Now Android users can send emoji reactions to iPhone text - Here is how

Google update: The global technology giant Google  has announced that Android users will soon be able to react to SMS texts from iPhone users with emojis as well in Google's Messages app. The app will be updated with this feature and other enhancements in the coming weeks.

"The messaging app is built around RCS (Rich Communication Services), a modern messaging protocol that supports richer text features, higher resolution images and videos, and enables end-to-end encryption. Google's messaging app will make voice messages more accessible. Using machine learning, voice message transcription auto-transcribes the message so that users can access it easily, i.e., with this feature, users can read voice messages in any crowded place," said the company in a blogpost.

Moreover, users can now watch YouTube videos from within Messages without leaving the app. In this way, users can quickly watch and respond when someone sends them a YouTube link. 

Within new features, it also includes "Reminders", which is included directly in "Messages" to help users remember important moments without navigating across several apps on their phone. With "Star", users will be able to mark their important texts such as an address, door code, phone number, and more within the app.

Messages will recognize texts like “Can you talk now?” and suggest a Meet call by showing an icon right next to the message. It will also suggest adding calendar events for messages like “Let’s meet at 6pm on Tuesday”, to help you stay on top of important events.

"In some countries, we’re experimenting with a feature that lets you chat with businesses you found on Search and Maps directly through Messages, so all conversations appear in one place that’s searchable, private and secure," said Google. You can plan your next trip, score tickets to the big game and find deals from your favorite retailers — all without leaving the Messages app.

Your messaging apps should work wherever you are—even in the air. Google has partnered with United Airlines to offer messaging on United flights, when you have RCS turned on. It will be available on United WiFi for most carriers starting this fall, with broader support coming soon.