Google Messages Rolls Out Swipe Gestures for Timestamps
Google Messages now widely rolls out swipe gestures: swipe left to see timestamps and encryption, swipe right to reply. Tapping a message only shows delivery status.
Google Messages is widely rolling out a new swipe-based interface for viewing timestamps, a feature the company began working on in 2024. The update changes how users interact with messages in a chat.
Swiping left in a conversation now shows timestamps and encryption details for all messages at once. Swiping right lets users send a reply. Tapping on a message now only displays its delivery status.
The new interface was spotted in version 20260910_03_RC02 of Google Messages. 9to5Google first reported the design rolling out to more users, as noted by Android Authority.
Quick answers
How do I see timestamps in Google Messages now?
Swipe left in a chat to show timestamps and encryption for all messages at once.
How do I reply to a message with the new swipe gestures?
Swipe right in a chat to send a reply.
What does tapping a message do now?
Tapping a message now only shows delivery status.