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Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture - 9to5Google
Publisher description: Following the long-press menu, Google Messages is widely rolling out new ways to access timestamps and direct replies.
NewsAPI | Sep 25, 2026 | Abner Li
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Following the long-press menu, Google Messages is widely rolling out new ways to access timestamps and direct replies. Previously, you could tap on a message bubble to see the sent time, read receipts, and RCS lock icon. You can still tap the message to see the read receipts.
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