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Google Messages might make it a tad quicker to react to chats

The app might allow you to react with a double tap in the future.

While the code findings didn't detail the double-tap-to-react mechanics, it might function similarly to Instagram and other social media apps. The code findings didn't reveal how the double-tap-to-react would play out, but our hunch is it could be like how Telegram and other social media apps enable this capability. This means you might double-tap for a quick thumbs up or heart reaction, while the long-press still holds the key to the full emoji menu.

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