Google's messaging app, Google Messages, has finally introduced a feature that users have been asking for for a long time: the ability to copy a portion of text from a message without having to copy the entire message.
This new feature is starting to appear in the beta version of the Google Messages v20260306 app and is currently reported to be available on some devices. One of the devices that has detected the feature is the OnePlus 13R, according to a report from Android Authority.
Until now, Google Messages users can only long press a message to display the "Copy" option, which automatically copies the entire contents of the message. This method is quite practical for short messages, but it is often troublesome when the received message is quite long.
The problem usually arises when users only need a small portion of information, such as OTP codes, links, addresses, or certain numbers. Users previously had to copy the entire message first to another application, then select the parts that needed to be copied back.
With this latest update, users can now long press on a message and then drag the cursor to select a specific text section to copy. This method is similar to how to select text in a word processor or browser.
However, the option to copy the entire message is still maintained. The "Copy" button is still available for users who want to copy the contents of the message in full.
Although it looks like a small change, this feature is considered to significantly increase the convenience of use. In the ecosystem of messaging applications that are used every day, simple features like this can save time and reduce unnecessary steps.
Currently, this feature is still in the beta testing stage so that its distribution has not been evenly distributed to all users. If the testing process goes smoothly, Google is expected to release it officially in the next update to the Google Messages app.
In the world of software, evolution often comes through small details like this. It's not big changes that transform the way humans communicate, but small refinements that make digital interactions feel more natural - as if the device is finally starting to understand its user's habits.
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