Google Messages Rolls Out Redesigned Long-Press Menu
Google Messages is expanding beta access to a redesigned long-press menu that enhances one-handed usage. The new design features a blur effect, a menu below the text or image, and improved copying functionality. The update is part of a server-side update with the latest Google Messages beta version (20260731_00_RC00).
Key points
- Google, the tech giant, is rolling out a redesigned long-press menu in its Google Messages app.
- The new design features a blur effect and a menu below the text or image with options to reply, forward, copy, star, delete, select more, info, and save media.
- A second long-press on text now allows users to copy just a particular part of the message.
- The update is part of a server-side update with the latest Google Messages beta version (20260731_00_RC00).
- Google Messages is expanding beta access to the redesigned menu, which was first tested in January.
Google has rolled out a redesigned long-press menu in its Google Messages app, expanding beta access to the feature. The new design aims to enhance one-handed usage, featuring a blur effect and a menu below the text or image with options to reply, forward, copy, star, delete, select more, info, and save media.
The update also introduces improved copying functionality, allowing users to copy just a particular part of the message with a second long-press on text. This feature was previously not available.
The redesigned menu is part of a server-side update with the latest Google Messages beta version (20260731_00_RC00). Users who are not seeing the update live yet can force stop Google Messages from the App info to trigger the update.
The new design is a step towards improving user experience in Google Messages, which has been gaining popularity as a messaging app. With this update, Google aims to provide a more seamless and efficient messaging experience for its users.
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