Google Messages rolls out quality-of-life upgrades that'll change how you text
It might take some getting used to
Google Messages has introduced several new redesigns to improve the user experience. The update allows users to swipe left anywhere in a conversation to see timestamps and RCS encryption status. This replaces the previous method of tapping on a message bubble to access this information.
Users can now swipe right on a message bubble to directly reply to it, instead of using the long-press menu. Tapping on a message still shows read receipts. The update also brings a new design for accessing message metadata, which is being widely rolled out to users.
The changes are part of the latest Google Messages update, with version 20260910_03_RC02 reportedly carrying the new design. According to 9to5Google, some users may still see an older design, with inconsistencies in the rollout.
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