Google Messages Rolls Out Major Update with New Floating Menu
Google Messages is getting a significant update with a new menu that brings more functionality and easier access. This new feature has been in testing for some time, but it's now rolling out to both stable and beta builds of the app.
The new menu appears when you long-press on a message or photo, blurring the background and providing a floating menu with options like reactions shortcuts, message copying, and more. One notable feature is the ability to precisely copy text from a message by long-pressing on it within the menu.
Other features include an 'Edit' option, which allows for selecting specific messages or photos, as well as an Info section showing when messages were sent, delivered, and encrypted. Users can also create stickers with a slight swipe from right-to-left in the menu.