Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture
Following the long-press menu , Google Messages is widely rolling out new ways to access timestamps and direct replies. more…
Google Messages is introducing new swipe gestures for timestamps and replying to messages in a recent update. Users can now swipe left anywhere in a conversation to view timestamps and the RCS encryption status, eliminating the need to tap individual message bubbles. To reply, users must swipe right on the message bubble, requiring a bit of precision.
The read receipts can still be accessed by tapping on a message. Despite the widespread rollout of the new design, inconsistencies remain, with the old two-circle look still appearing in some areas. The most recent version of Google Messages featuring these changes is 20260910_03_RC02. More details can be found on 9to5Google's YouTube channel.
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