Introduction: A Long-Awaited Feature Arrives
Google Messages is about to roll out a highly anticipated feature—“Delete for Everyone”—that allows users to erase sent messages from both their and the recipient’s devices. This update brings Google Messages closer to rivals like WhatsApp and iMessage, offering users greater control over their chats. If you’ve ever sent a message you instantly regretted, this feature is here to save you from embarrassment.
A Much-Needed Upgrade for Google Messages
Currently, deleting a message in Google Messages only removes it from the sender’s device, while the recipient can still see it. With this update, users will have two deletion options:
- “Delete for me” – Removes the message only from your chat.
- “Delete for everyone” – Erases the message from both your and the recipient’s chat.
However, this feature will only work if all participants have the latest version of Google Messages. If someone is using an outdated version, they may still see the deleted message.
How It Works: New Message Deletion Prompts
When a message is deleted, users will see a prompt confirming the action. Some possible notifications include:
- For the sender: “You deleted a message.”
- For the recipient: “Message deleted by its author.”
- If deletion fails: “Sender attempted to delete a message.”
This ensures transparency and informs users whether a message has been successfully removed.
Why Now? The RCS Universal Profile Update
The feature follows a broader GSMA RCS Universal Profile v2.7 update (June 2024), which introduced message editing, recalling, and deletion for senders and recipients. Google’s adoption of this feature signals its continued push to enhance RCS messaging, making it more competitive with popular chat apps.
When Will You Get This Feature?
Though Google hasn’t officially confirmed a release date, the feature has been spotted in beta versions of Google Messages, suggesting a public rollout is near. It’s expected to launch soon, but users may need to update their app to access it.
Final Thoughts: A Step in the Right Direction
With “Delete for Everyone,” Google Messages is finally catching up with modern messaging standards. Whether it’s a late-night text you regret or a message sent to the wrong chat, this feature ensures you have control over what stays and what disappears.This update is just another step in making Google Messages a true WhatsApp and iMessage competitor. So, keep an eye out for the update—you might need it sooner than you think! 🚀