Latest Google Messages beta missing Magic Compose function

For those of us brave enough to live on the bleeding edge with the latest Google Messages beta versions, a curious case of disappearing magic has emerged. The Magic Compose button, that delightful little AI sparkle that whispered witty replies and rephrased our messages with Shakespearean flair, has vanished without a trace.

According to our friends at 9to5Google, the culprit appears to be a mischievous bug lurking within the latest beta release (version 20250119_01_RC00). While the AI-powered suggestions might be playing hide-and-seek, fear not. Magic Rewrite, the feature that lets you transform your text into a sonnet or a telegram, is still accessible through the “plus” menu.

I can also confirm that Magic Compose pulled its disappearing act in an older version too — v20250115_03. Yep, it seems the vanishing act started earlier than we thought.

Magic Compose, for the uninitiated, is Google’s snappy tool that generates smart replies based on your chat. But with the latest beta versions, Google Messages users can’t even access these magical powers. So, what’s the deal? This is most likely just a bug, and we can expect Google to swoop in with a fix soon.

So, while we wait for Google to pull a rabbit out of their hat and fix this pesky bug, keep an eye on your Messages app. And remember, this is the nature of beta software and that you’re not alone in this magical mystery. Stay tuned for more updates — we’re sure Google will have Magic Compose back in action in no time.

Meanwhile, Google Messages beta testers are also grappling with crashing issues and inability to quickly check timestamps.