News Summary

• The eye-catching new wallpaper distinguishes RCS messages by showcasing overlapping circles and bubbles, which utilize Dynamic Color to maintain an attractive appearance..
• This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen this customization appear, as these same wallpaper designs were revealed in a previous deep dive into the app..
• It’s also noted that the design would prominently stand out with a light theme, but it would appear more subtle and less noticeable in dark mode..
• In contrast, WhatsApp provides a “wallpaper” feature in which users can select a photo from their library or choose between solid and gradient colors..
• Signal similarly adopted this feature, so Google Messages is essentially catching up to other messaging apps.9to5 indicates that the wallpapers are rolling out, although it's not clear how widely the option is appearing..
• However, it stands to reason that Google would eventually provide a variety of different designs or generate them dynamically to create a personalized experience..