Google messages to roll out 'Delete for Everyone' feature on Android
The update will allow users to delete sent messages from both their own device and the recipient’s chat, all while providing more control over conversations and helping avoid accidental or regrettable texts.
In a move set to delight Android users, Google is reportedly preparing to introduce a highly anticipated "Delete for Everyone" feature in its Messages app.
The update will allow users to delete sent messages from both their own device and the recipient’s chat, all while providing more control over conversations and helping avoid accidental or regrettable texts.
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According to early reports and screenshots shared by beta testers, the feature will function similarly to message deletion options already available on popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Users will be able to long-press a message and select an option to remove it from the conversation on both ends, though the feature may be time-limited, allowing message deletion only within a 15-minute time window after sending.
While Google has yet to make an official announcement, the feature was spotted in the latest beta version of Google Messages for Android.
According to Android Authority, the feature is primarily available in group chats using Rich Communication Services (RCS).
Meaning, its functionality is limited to RCS-enabled conversations, and both sender and recipients must be using compatible versions of Google Messages,for instance, Samsung to Samung or just any other Android user who uses RCS to text.
Incompatibilities may arise if recipients are using older app versions or devices that do not support RCS, in which case the message may not be deleted for them.
Industry experts believe this update is part of Google's broader effort to enhance the RCS messaging experience on Android devices, keeping pace with competitors and meeting growing user demands for privacy and control in digital conversations.
The rollout timeline for the "Delete for Everyone" feature remains unconfirmed, but it is expected to arrive for Android users in the coming months, pending successful beta testing.
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