Google is rolling out a massive quality-of-life update. Say goodbye to awkward reaches and enjoy intuitive thumb-friendly gestures.
Menus Right Under Your Thumb
Long-pressing a bubble no longer sends controls to the top bar. A floating action menu now appears directly next to the message for easy one-handed control.
Copy Only What You Need
No more copying entire walls of text just to grab a 6-digit code or an address. You can now drag selection handles over the exact text you want.
Modern Aesthetics & Instant Photo Tools
Long-pressing triggers an elegant background blur so you can focus on the active bubble, while photos unlock quick options like Save and Remix.
Swipe Left to Reveal Timestamps
Wondering exactly when someone replied? Swipe left anywhere on the screen to instantly view timestamps and RCS encryption status for the entire thread.
Instant Swipe-to-Reply
Quoting messages is now second nature. Simply swipe right across any bubble to quote the sender and draft your reply immediately.
Expanding Beyond Beta
The redesign is no longer confined to beta testers. Stable users on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and other Android devices are now receiving the server-side rollout.
Did You Get the Update Yet?
Update your app to the latest version via the Play Store to see if your account has been switched over to the new gesture-driven experience!