Google Messages makes one-handed use much easier with new rollout
Google Messages is rolling out an updated floating context menu and selective text copying feature to a broader group of beta testers. The changes aim to improve one-handed usage by making text selection and actions more accessible. The rollout is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the messaging app’s usability.
- ▪The redesigned floating context menu, which appears near selected text, is being expanded to more beta users.
- ▪Selective text copying now allows users to copy specific portions of a message without selecting the entire text.
- ▪These features are intended to facilitate one-handed operation on larger devices.
- ▪The update was announced by Android Authority on August 7, 2026.
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| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:23:27 +0000 |
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