Differentiate incoming versus outgoing messages in Google Chat with message bubbles

Google has introduced message bubbles to enable users to more easily differentiate incoming and outgoing messages in the Google Chat message stream.

Currently, all messages in Google Chat are displayed without any visual containers that separate messages into clear groups.

With the latest update, each incoming message will have an independent message bubble aligned to one side with a solid color background. Similarly, each outgoing message will have an independent message bubble aligned to the other side with a different color background.

The updates will be visible in the Google Chat web and mobile experience over the next several weeks.

For the web platform, a gradual rollout of the new feature for Rapid Release domains began on September 19, 2023. The rollout process can take up to 15 days to be fully visible. For Scheduled Release domains, the gradual rollout will start on October 3, 2023.

For the Android platform, a gradual rollout of the new feature will start on September 27, 2023.

Message bubbles on Google Chat will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.