GoKawiilGoogle Chat adds persistent, cross-device drafts for unfinished messages
Google Chat now saves unsent messages directly in the compose box, keeping them intact even after closing the app or restarting a device. These drafts sync across platforms, so a message started on the web can be finished later on Android or iOS, and a new Drafts shortcut collects all pending messages in one place, retained for up to 30 days.
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Losing half-written messages has long been a minor but persistent annoyance for Chat users juggling multiple conversations across devices. By matching a feature common in email and other messaging apps, Google makes Chat more viable for serious workplace communication rather than just quick chats.
- Unsent Chat messages now persist even after closing the app or restarting a device
- Drafts sync across web, Android, and iOS, and are kept for up to 30 days
- Rolling out now on web, with mobile availability expected by September 28
Google Pixel Tablet — If you're bouncing between web and mobile to finish those long Google Chat drafts, the Pixel Tablet is a natural second screen for picking up where you left off. It runs the full Android app ecosystem, so synced Chat drafts show up alongside Gmail, Docs, and the rest of your Google workflow. Its speaker dock also turns it into a smart display when you're not typing.
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