{
  "id": 9786690,
  "title": "Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/google-messages-rolls-out-new-swipe-for-timestamps-reply-gesture",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:09:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/25/google-messages-timestamps-reply/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Following the long-press menu , Google Messages is widely rolling out new ways to access timestamps and direct replies. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Google Messages adds swipe gestures for timestamps and replies.",
    "Swipe left to view timestamps and RCS encryption status.",
    "Swipe right to reply to a specific message."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}