Google Messages rolls out new long-press menu with partial copying [Updated]
After testing got underway in January , Google Messages is finally widely rolling out a new long-press menu in conversations. more…
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Google Messages has introduced a new long-press menu in conversations, aiming to offer a more intuitive interaction experience. The update, which rolled out in January, brings a tap-activated menu as the primary method for accessing frequently used actions. It boasts full support for light and dark themes, as well as optimized performance in landscape mode for better navigation on wider screens.
Google listened to users' requests for the option to copy only a portion of a text message. To accomplish this, users must long-press on a chat message or image to reveal a floating menu with various options. This floating menu includes actions like Remix (for photos), Reply, Forward, Copy (text), Star, Delete, Select more, Info, and Save (photos).
Each option is displayed with an icon, making it easy to identify and select the desired action. The Copy option allows users to highlight a specific section of the message by pressing down and dragging the bubble. Previously, users were only able to copy the entire message. When the newest message in a thread is selected, Google Messages highlights it with a bouncy animation and haptic feedback, while the background layer blurs to draw attention to the selected message.
The row of emoji and "Create" Photomoji shortcuts remains unchanged. As of today, the new long-press menu is widely rolled out, with the stable version 20260910_03_RC02. If the menu doesn't appear for some users, they should Force stop the app from the App info menu to ensure its stability.
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