Swipe left for timestamps, swipe right to reply and drag to copy part of a text in Google Messages.
Google Messages version 20260910_03_RC02 hides timestamps by default and adds a new long-press menu.
Swipe left anywhere in a chat to see timestamps and RCS encryption status for every message at once.
Swipe right on a specific bubble to reply to it. Tapping a message now only shows delivery and read status.
Long-press, drag to highlight just the words you need, then tap Copy. No more pasting the whole message.
Update from the Play Store. If nothing changes, go to App info, tap Force stop and reopen Messages.
Where Did My Timestamps Go? How to Use Google Messages’ New Swipes and Long-Press Menu