Google Messages could soon give users control to edit Smart Replies

New Delhi: Google is now internally experimenting with a Tap to Draft option in its Messages application. The latest beta version of Google Messages unveils the latest option that changes how the suggested replies work before they are sent.

Smart Replies are especially designed to help users quickly respond to messages by offering suggested responses. The current system can sometimes lead to accidental messages because tapping suggestions sends them immediately. This latest setting focuses on adding an extra step so the users can review the response before it goes out.

The latest option appears inside the Messages Settings under the Suggestions, where it sits below the Smart Reply toggle. The settings page also includes two options that control how the Smart Replies work. Tap to Send this enables tapping a Smart Reply, which instantly sends the suggested message without placing it in the compose box.

Tap to Draft is by tapping on the Smart Reply, which places the suggested response into the message text field rather than sending it immediately.

The Tap to Draft option would enable users to review and edit indicated replies before sending them. Rather than sending the message instantly, the suggested reply appears in the compose field, where the users can modify or extend it before sharing it with someone.

This change could reduce the accidental messages that might occur when users quickly tap on a suggested reply while scrolling through chats. It also gives users more control over their responses by letting them adjust the text before sending.

The description in the settings page still reflects the current system, suggesting the interface might be upgraded further before wider rollout. The default option still remains Tap to Send, which means Smart Replies are sent instantly when tapped.

Google could also unveil an option where Smart Replies appear in the message draft rather than being sent automatically, by enabling users to review or edit them before sending. The feature is not available in the stable version of Google Messages and is only visible in the beta build. Google might still be testing the features before rolling them out to more users.