Google Messages makes one-handed use much easier with new rollout
Brief
Credit: Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google Messages is expanding its server-side rollout of the floating context menu and selective text copying to more beta users.
- The redesigned floating menu places actions like Reply, Copy, Edit, Star, and Delete in a clean vertical list right by the text bubble for easier one-handed use.
- Selective text copying introduces draggable handles, allowing users to highlight specific details without copying an entire message.
Google Messages finally appears to be expanding a major usability refresh to more users, bringing its redesigned floating context menu and selective text copying to (slightly) wider availability.
Reddit user seeareeff reports that they could finally see the new floating context menu when long-pressing a message bubble.