Google Messages is implementing a redesigned long-press menu for both text and image actions. This update follows previous redesigns of the camera and gallery features within the application.Previously, Google Messages utilized a toolbar positioned at the top of the screen to present available actions. This toolbar typically displayed three primary actions, with all other functions accessible through an overflow menu.The new implementation introduces a floating menu that appears upon a long press on a message or image. This menu offers a comprehensive set of actions, including:
- Remix (specific to photos)
- Reply
- Forward
- Copy (specific to text)
- Star
- Delete
- Select more
- Info
- Save (specific to photos)
Upon activation, the text or image being acted upon is partially centered, accompanied by an animation and haptic feedback. Each action within the floating menu is identified by an icon. The background behind the menu is blurred to highlight the new interface. Existing features such as the emoji row and the “Create” shortcut remain unaltered in this update.This feature is currently being rolled out with beta version 20251212_00_RC01 of Google Messages, activated through a server-side update.