What New Google Messages Features Are Rolling Out [August 2026]

By Abner Li
Publication Date: 2026-08-08 19:15:00

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.

Update 8/8:

Still rolling out (beta)

These are Messages features that Google announced or have been spotted in the wild by beta users.

[New] Customizable attachments grid

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Instead of a top toolbar, long-pressing on a message or image opens a floating menu as the background blurs. Another press lets you copy just a part of the chat. Previously, you had to copy the entire message.

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