Google has quietly dropped the “by Google” suffix from its messaging app, which is now simply called “Google Messages.” The previous name, “Messages by Google,” was mainly used by the company itself, its partners, and other official sources for marketing purposes. For instance, the YouTube video that showcased the app’s major update last year was titled “Messages by Google – New features and a new look coming your way.” However, most users referred to the app as “Google Messages,” and that is now the official name on the Play Store.
This change follows the app’s recent redesign, which added the four-colour “G” logo next to the word “Messages” in the app's top-left corner. The app is still called “Messages” on Android devices. And it is unclear if Google will also rename its phone app, which is currently called “Phone by Google.”