Google Messages now lets you unsend messages with its new "Delete for everyone" option powered by RCS. Learn how it works and why this update is a big deal for Android users.
Google Messages is leveling up once again. After introducing RCS (Rich Communication Services) support, the app has steadily gained new and practical features. From sending high-quality photos to improved chat experiences, it has slowly grown to become a reliable alternative to other messaging apps. Now, Google has officially rolled out one of its most requested updates: the ability to unsend messages.
This new feature allows users to delete a sent message not only from their own chat window but also from the recipient’s screen. That means if you accidentally sent a message to the wrong person or typed something you regret, you now have the option to remove it before it stays in the conversation forever.
The unsend option has been spotted in testing earlier this year, but it’s now widely available to all Google Messages users. When you try to delete a message, the app will prompt you with two choices: “Delete for me” or “Delete for everyone.” Choosing the latter removes the message from both ends of the conversation as long as RCS is enabled on both sides.
Of course, this isn’t an entirely new concept. Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Telegram have long offered unsend features. But the difference here is that Google Messages is the default SMS and RCS app on most Android phones, making this a big deal for millions of users who rely on it for everyday communication.
Still, it’s worth noting that the feature has its limits. If the recipient has already seen the message or taken a screenshot, unsending won’t erase the fact that they’ve read it. It’s a safety net for accidental sends, but not a foolproof way to take something back.
The rollout of the unsend feature is part of Google’s broader push to make RCS the new messaging standard. With growing adoption across Android devices, RCS brings richer features like typing indicators, read receipts, high-quality media sharing, and now, the much-needed ability to undo a message send.
For Android users, this update is another step in making Google Messages not just a default texting app, but a full-fledged competitor to other modern chat platforms. If you haven’t tried it yet, now might be the perfect time to explore what Google Messages can do beyond SMS.
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