
Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google Messages beta (v20260306) is introducing the ability to copy specific parts of a message.
- Users can now long-press and drag to select text instead of being forced to copy the entire message.
- The feature currently appears to be in a staged rollout and has been spotted on some devices.
Given that Google Messages is the default messaging app on many Android flagships these days, some improvements couldn’t arrive sooner. Users have long complained about a…

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