Google Messages beta reveals potential post-editing functionality for messages
Beta code from Google Messages indicates the development of a new feature that would allow users to edit sent messages. The code, identified on November 19, reveals references to “edit_ui” and “edit_history,” indicating possible updates of this kind to the messaging platform, reports TheSpAndroid
This information comes to us just after iMessage and WhatsApp introduced similar capabilities in their recent updates, allowing users to edit messages even after they've been sent.
While Apple introduced message editing with iOS 16 last year, WhatsApp joined the trend earlier in 2023, giving users a short window for editing – two minutes for iMessage and 15 minutes for WhatsApp.*
Not sure if they will Google Messages set a time limit for editing messages
It's worth noting that attempts to enable found tags in the Google Messages beta reportedly didn't yield immediate results, leaving users curious about the potential capabilities of this upcoming feature. Unlike its counterparts, it is uncertain whether it will Google Messages set a time limit for editing messages.
ShutterstockCurrently, Google has not officially commented on the discovery, and details about the functionality and limitations of the feature remain unclear. There are questions about whether users will have a limited time frame for edits or whether the recipient will be able to see the edit history. One intriguing detail from the code suggests that the feature may be integrated with the RCS messaging protocol through the identifier “original_rcs_messages_id.”*
Despite the absence of an official announcement by Google, the ability to edit messages in Google Messages has generated interest and anticipation among users. As messaging platforms continue to evolve, the addition of this feature can improve the user experience and align Google Messages with industry trends.