
A new shortcut could take all the extra steps out of forwarding media!
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- Google Messages is borrowing WhatsApp’s media forwarding shortcut.
- Users will soon be able to forward images and videos in Google Messages using a handy button.
- The new shortcut button streamlines the process by eliminating the extra steps currently required when forwarding media on Messages.
Update, April 22, 2025 (06:40 AM ET): Google Messages’ media forwarding shortcut is rolling out to some users with the latest version of the app. Did you get it too? Let us know in the comments below!

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