Published Apr 28, 2026, 9:42 AM EDT Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android Headlines, and several others.  His love for Android dates back to the Samsung/Google Nexus S, and his first Android phone was the HTC Desire HD in 2010. Away from work, he's on the lookout for live cricket streams or NBA highlights. He also enjoys the occasional hour or two of console/mobile gaming whenever time permits. Sign in to your Android Police account Like most messaging apps, Google Messages uses indicators for each stage of the message delivery system, split into Sending , Sent , Delivered , and Read . In August 2024, we started seeing hints of a major redesign to read receipts, incorporating slightly different ring and checkmark indicators directly into the message bubble rather than below.…