Google Messages Tests New Feature: Edit Sent Texts Within 15 Minutes

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Google Messages has started testing this feature in a beta version, but there is no word yet on when it will be available to all users.
Google Messages is testing a new feature that allows users to edit sent texts.
The original sent message can still be viewed from the overflow menu under 'View details'.
This functionality was first introduced on Apple's iMessage and WhatsApp.
Users can edit messages by long-pressing on a message and selecting the 'Edit' pencil button.
Google Messages Tests New Feature: Edit Sent Texts Within 15 Minutes

Google Messages, the default messaging app for Android devices, is testing a new feature that allows users to edit sent texts. This functionality was first introduced on Apple's iMessage and WhatsApp in the past. The ability to edit messages is available only when both parties in the conversation have the functionality.

Users can edit messages by long-pressing on a message and selecting the 'Edit' pencil button that appears next to copy, delete, star, and overflow options. Once editing is complete, users tap the 'Send' button to send the revised message. An 'Edited' label appears below the message to indicate changes have been made.

The original sent message can still be viewed from the overflow menu under 'View details'. Google Messages on Android devices has started testing this feature in a beta version, but there is no word yet on when it will be available to all users.

Google's RCS chat service, Google Messages, is also testing message editing for some users. This would bring the app inline with other modern messaging services like iMessage and WhatsApp. The ability to edit a message is available only when both parties in the conversation have the functionality.

Users can edit messages within 15 minutes after sending them by long-pressing on a message and selecting the 'Edit' pencil button. Once editing is complete, users tap the 'Send' button to send the revised message. An 'Edited' label appears below the message to indicate changes have been made.

The original sent message can still be viewed from the overflow menu under 'View details'. Google Messages on Android devices has started testing this feature in a beta version, but there is no word yet on when it will be available to all users.

Google's work on letting you edit an RCS chat continues with some Messages users already seeing this capability. This would bring Google Messages inline with other modern messaging services like iMessage and WhatsApp.

Long-pressing on a message shows an 'Edit' pencil button next to copy, delete, star, and overflow in the top toolbar. This will place that RCS chat in the text field with Google noting how you're going to 'Edit message'. Once editing is complete, users tap the 'Send' button to send the revision.

According to @Jhowkira2000 on X/Twitter (via AssembleDebug, Android Police), you have 15 minutes after sending a message to make edits. If you catch the text in time, the revision will appear in the conversation thread, while the original message should be visible in the details section.

Google Messages is slowly starting to roll out an option to edit sent texts. The feature has been in development since at least February and is now available for some beta testers. Users can edit messages by long-pressing an RCS message and tapping the pencil icon that appears. When editing is complete, users tap the Enter button to send the edited message.

An Edited label appears below the message to indicate changes have been made, and users can edit messages within 15 minutes after sending them. The original unedited message can be seen in conversation details if anyone checks.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Is this feature available for all users or just beta testers?
  • What happens if both parties do not have the functionality to edit messages?

Sources

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Google Messages starts testing RCS message editing

9to5Google Abner Li Monday, 13 May 2024 07:30
  • Unique Points
    • Google’s RCS chat service, Google Messages, is testing message editing for some users on Android.
    • Users can edit messages in an RCS chat by long-pressing on a message and selecting the ‘Edit’ pencil button.
    • The ability to edit a message is available only when both parties in the conversation have the functionality.
    • Users have 15 minutes after sending a message to make edits, matching WhatsApp and iMessage.
    • The original sent message can be viewed from the overflow menu in an RCS chat.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Android phones are about to get a major iMessage feature

Digital Trends News Site Bryan M. Monday, 13 May 2024 16:13
  • Unique Points
    • Being able to edit sent messages is a popular feature on messaging apps like iMessage and WhatsApp, but it has yet to arrive for Android phones via the Google Messages app.
    • Users can edit messages by long-pressing the message they wish to change and tapping on a pencil icon located next to copy, delete, star, and flow options.
    • The original message can still be accessed from the overflow menu under 'View Details'.
    • Google may discuss new features for apps like Google Messages during Google I/O 2024.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains a few informal fallacies and an example of inflammatory rhetoric. It also assumes knowledge that iMessage is popular due to its editing feature without providing evidence or context for its popularity.
    • . . . it has yet to arrive to the masses via the Google Messages app on Android phones.
    • Curiously, Google Messages doesn’t already have this feature.
    • In other words, we could learn more about RCS message editing as soon as tomorrow.
    • However, it seems you won't have to wait until Google I/O 2024 to find out what Google has planned, as a leaker has just revealed everything we need to know about the latest entry in the Pixel roster.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Google Messages now lets you edit a sent text, but there are a couple of caveats

ZDNet Monday, 13 May 2024 18:33
  • Unique Points
    • Google Messages on Android devices now allows users to edit sent texts.
    • The ability to edit a sent text is available only in the beta version of Google Messages.
    • Users have 15 minutes to edit a sent text before the original message disappears from conversation thread, but remains visible in details section.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Google Messages is working on a Peek and Pop feature for your chats

Android Police News Site Chandraveer Mathur Wednesday, 08 May 2024 10:27
  • Unique Points
    • Google Messages is developing new features like quick access to chat information and potential shortcuts for calling contacts.
    • Google is developing Peek and Pop features for Google Messages, allowing users to long-press a chat bubble icon to view enlarged profile pictures and access chat info without leaving the screen.
    • Peeking and lifting your finger while hovering over a call icon in the pop-up may allow users to quickly call a contact in Google Messages.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several valid statements about the new features being developed for Google Messages and compares it to other chat apps. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when the author mentions that 'even apps like WhatsApp don't have peek gesture support.' This statement implies that not having this feature makes WhatsApp inferior, but it does not necessarily mean that. The score is reduced because of this fallacy.
    • even apps like WhatsApp don’t have peek gesture support
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

Android Police News Site Judy Sanhz Friday, 10 May 2024 21:58
  • Unique Points
    • Google Messages has rolled out sent-message editing to some beta testers.
    • The feature has been in the works since at least February.
    • Messages can only be edited within 15 minutes after sending.
    • Users can edit messages by long-pressing an RCS message and tapping the pencil icon.
    • When editing is complete, users tap the Enter button to send the edited message.
    • An Edited label appears below the message to indicate changes have been made.
    • The original unedited message can be seen in conversation details if anyone checks.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication