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Google Messages, a widely utilized platform for SMS and RCS messaging, is reportedly on the brink of introducing a long-awaited feature that could revolutionize the messaging experience: message editing capabilities. This new feature, if implemented, would empower users with the ability to edit messages even after they have been sent, addressing a common pain point of having to correct errors or typos by deleting and re-sending messages.
The prospect of message editing in Google Messages surfaced when Twitter user AssembleDebug, in collaboration with TheSpAndroid, uncovered evidence of this feature hidden within the beta version of the app. While the feature remains inaccessible to the public at this stage, its existence within the beta build suggests active development and testing by Google's development team.
According to reports from AssembleDebug, users might be granted a 30-minute window post-sending to make edits to their messages. Moreover, it is speculated that Google Messages will maintain a transparent edit history, enabling users to track and review any modifications made to a message over time.
In terms of functionality, the editing process is expected to be intuitive: users would simply long-press on the message to reveal a new pencil icon, which would then allow them to access an editing field. However, it's worth noting that for the edited messages to be correctly visible to recipients, the feature must also be enabled on their end; otherwise, they may not see the edited messages as intended.
During initial testing with an RCS chat, users did not observe immediate changes on their end following message edits. However, recipients reportedly received the edited message as separate messages. This discrepancy highlights the need for uniform feature enablement across all users to ensure seamless message editing experiences.
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Initially, it is speculated that the message editing feature may be limited to RCS messages and not extend to standard SMS. While an official release date for this feature remains undisclosed, its potential inclusion underscores Google's ongoing commitment to enhancing the functionality and user experience of Google Messages, positioning it as a frontrunner in the messaging app landscape.
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| it is speculated that the message editing feature may be limited to RCS messages and not extend to standard SMS |