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Google Messages will let you customize the shortcuts grid
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google Messages is introducing the ability to customize the grid of shortcuts accessed by tapping the ‘plus’ icon in conversations, with the layout adapting to screen size.
- The shortcuts grid currently includes up to 11 items such as Gallery, Camera, GIFs, Stickers, Magic Compose, Files, Real-time Location, Contacts, Schedule Send, Selfie GIF, and One-time Location.
- The Real-time Location and One-time Location shortcuts are recent additions linked to the Find Hub integration introduced earlier this year.
- The latest beta version (20260731_00_RC00) of Google Messages features an introductory prompt guiding users to “Touch & hold a shortcut to drag it to a new spot,” enabling easier customization.
