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Google Messages Begins Gradual Rollout of 'Delete for Everyone' Feature

The new functionality allows users to retract RCS messages within a 15-minute window, but is currently limited to select group chats and users.

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Google Messages is rolling out the 'Delete for Everyone' feature, allowing users to unsend messages. Currently available to select beta users.
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Overview

  • Google Messages is introducing a 'Delete for everyone' option, enabling users to unsend messages in RCS chats for all participants.
  • The feature is rolling out slowly beyond beta users and is currently only available in large group chats, not one-on-one conversations.
  • Users must have the latest version of Google Messages and RCS enabled, but messages may still appear for participants using older app versions.
  • The functionality adheres to the GSMA’s Universal Profile v2.7 standard, finalized in June 2024, which supports advanced messaging features like editing and recalling messages.
  • A 15-minute time limit applies for deleting messages, with no confirmed timeline for a full public release of the feature.