Google Messages might show unknown sender names in notifications

According to findings by the tech media outlet Android Authority, Google is shaking things up with notifications for new messages in its latest beta version of the app. If you receive a message from an unknown number, Google will attach the sender’s name to the phone number. However, there’s a catch – this feature only kicks in if the person has profile discovery enabled.

1. Open Google Messages.
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture.
3. Tap Messages settings
4. Select Profile discovery.
5. Turn Profile discovery on or off.
6. Next to your profile info, tap Edit.

It’s worth noting that displaying the names of unknown senders isn’t entirely novel in Google Messages. The platform is simply broadening this functionality by extending it to Android notifications.