Who hasn't sent a message to the wrong recipient, or regretted a rash sentence? While apps like WhatsApp or Telegram have long allowed you to erase your mistakes, Google Messages has been lagging behind in this regard. This gap seems about to be filled with the arrival, in beta version, of the "Delete for everyone" function.
Delete RCS messages on Google Messages
Google is currently experimenting with a feature that allows you to delete an RCS message that has already been sent, including for other participants in the conversation. This new feature, spotted on the beta version of the Google Messages app, gives you a 15-minute window after sending to make your message disappear on all affected devices.
To do this, simply long-press on the message in question, click on the trash can icon, then select the "Delete for everyone" option. A warning message will still inform you that a recipient using an older version of the app could still see all the message deleted, which further limits the effectiveness of the feature.
Catch up with the competition
Until now, Google Messages users had to make do with local deletion, i.e. only on their own device, or with a message editing function. This lack of flexibility could pose a problem in certain situations, particularly in the event of accidental sending to the wrong person, for example.
The development of this option had been spotted in the application code as early as February. Now, it is starting to automatically spread to some users. Leaker @Assembledebug states that the feature is visible on one of his non-rooted devices, with a recent beta version of Google Messages.
All that remains is to wait for this feature to be rolled out to all Google Messages users, which will depend on both the distribution of the compatible version of the application, but also the adoption of RCS by different devices and operators.
Source: Android Police
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