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How to customize group chats in Google Messages


You can give your favorite conversations a custom icon and name.

That continues with the latest set of features to hit Google Messages users, which allows for custom names and icons for group chats. Following a June 2025 update, Google Messages users can now pick unique illustrations, photos, and names for their group chats that are shared with everyone. (Image credit: Android Central)Personalized group chats in Google Messages are a neat way to make your conversations your own.

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