Google Messages is slowly starting to roll out an option to edit sent texts

Google Messages is an excellent choice for RCS and SMS messages. It’s been undergoing many changes, making it more appealing for everyone, such ashiding blocked contactsfrom group chats and allowing users tochange the text message bubble colorin their chats. The latest feature that could be coming soon to the messaging app is one you may have been using on other apps, but it will still be welcomed.

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A report from an X user namedJhowkira2000indicates that the feature is now available on some devices (viaAssembleDebug). Code sleuth AssembleDebug mentioned that, based on information spotted in the app’s code and a few flags, he was able to access the feature a few months ago, soit’s been in the works for some time.

The user who first spotted the rollout reports that messages can only be edited within 15 minutes, and this behavior was found onmessages.android_20240213_01_RCOO.phone.openbeta_dynamic. Users only need to long-press an RCS message and tap the pencil icon to make the changes. When the editing box appears, the changes can begin, and when you’re done, send the message by tapping theEnterbutton.

Source: Jhowkira2000 / X

There is no information as to when the feature will be available to all users, but it’s already showing up in beta, so the launch may not be too far away. you’re able to edit the message as many times as you need, and anEditedlabel can be seen below the message to indicate there were changes. If they look at the message details, anyone in the conversation can see the original and unedited message.

Editing messages is closer than ever

Google has been working on this feature since February, and it’s steadily improving Messages with new features likequick access to chat information. Still, despite the latest additions, some users might want to look intohow they can disable RCS chats. Since the update could reach all users soon, ensure that yourAndroid apps are updated. Even if you have enabled the Automatic Update feature, manually checking for pending updates is a good idea.

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