Just spotted a custom icon in your group chat? Messages now lets you set unique icons for RCS groups—here’s how to do it!

iOS 26 Messages app brings these 8 new features Image source: Apple Inc. Liquid Glass design: For a few years, some parts of the Messages app looked a bit different from the rest of the system.

Google Messages is testing custom RCS group chat icons. Users will be able to set their own chosen icon instead of defaulting to a grid made up of users’ initials or individual profile pictures.