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Google Messages Rolls Out 'Delete for Everyone' Across Android

The option applies only to RCS chats, with iPhone compatibility still unclear.

Overview

  • The unsend capability is now widely appearing for Google Messages users after months of testing and limited rollouts.
  • Users can long‑press a sent message, tap the trash‑can icon, and choose Delete for everyone or Delete for me.
  • The feature functions only when both the sender and recipient use RCS in Google Messages.
  • Reporters observed near‑instant removal on recipients’ phones with a visible “message deleted” placeholder and no evident time limit.
  • Google cautions that recipients on older app versions may still see messages, and outlets note uncertainty over Universal Profile support that would influence iPhone behavior.