{
  "id": 87669,
  "title": "Google Messages tests a full-screen attachment view and customizable grid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/google-messages-tests-a-full-screen-attachment-view-and-customizable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:39:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-beta-rearrange-attachment-shortcuts-3693847/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Google Messages v20260731 beta, users are now able to customize their messaging layout in a significant way. With this update, the attachment shortcuts like Gallery, Location, and Schedule Send can be rearranged by long-pressing and dragging them to a preferred spot within the grid. Although the shortcuts cannot be completely removed, pushing unused options to the bottom offers a personalized touch to the messaging interface. This feature allows for a more comfortable and efficient communication experience, as users can now tailor the attachment view to their specific needs. The new caret (arrow) icon at the top of the attachment sheet, when tapped, expands the grid into a full-screen view, providing further flexibility and convenience. This update comes as Google continues to fine-tune its flagship chat client, aiming to enhance its usability and user satisfaction.",
  "summary": "Beta users can now long-press to reorder shortcut pills and tap the new caret icon for an expanded view.",
  "key_points": [
    "Users can rearrange attachment shortcuts in Google Messages",
    "Shortcuts like Gallery, Location, and Schedule Send movable",
    "Full-screen view accessible via caret icon at top"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This update allows users to personalize their messaging interface, making communication more comfortable and efficient by tailoring attachment views to their specific needs and preferences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google Messages will let you customize the shortcuts grid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/google-messages-will-let-you-customize-the-shortcuts-grid",
        "published": "2026-08-03T15:24:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google Messages is getting much stricter about pinning chats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/google-messages-is-getting-much-stricter-about-pinning-chats",
        "published": "2026-08-03T15:58:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}