That said, the change is still available to beta testers only, and it hasn't affected the stable version yet. If you're dual-wielding SIMs, we suggest revisiting your selection before hitting Send the next time you're in Google Messages.

A small but inconvenient change in Google Messages will add an extra step for dual-SIM users who want to swap lines while texting.

Google Messages is tweaking the way texting works for dual-SIM users, and it’s not exactly the change anyone asked for. The app is introducing an extra step for selecting which SIM to use when messaging individual contacts—a move that might frustrate some users who value convenience.