Google Messages app gets the text editing feature

A new text editing function like WhatsApp is coming to the Google Messages app. Flags suggesting the inclusion of this functionality were found in the app's beta version, though confirmation of its existence is still pending. It should be possible for users to edit messages and correct mistakes even after they have been sent.

The edit feature in the beta version of Google Messages app was released in the last week of November.  

Further, an APK teardown of the Google Messages app by a news source indicated that Google is making a new table in the messages database to keep details of edited messages. The table contains message ID, the latest message ID, and original RCS message ID. It also said to include two other columns for edited and received timestamps. Google Messages is believed to store details of the messages you edit and process in these tables.

The new feature is not available to the public and also not confirmed by Google. The new feature may assist in fixing typos or making changes to the messages after they have been sent. It may also have several updates before releasing to the public.

In the last few months Google has come up with many updates for the Messages app. The company added Ultra HDR support in RCS chats last month. This functionality allows users to share high-quality images in their RCS messages. The Ultra HDR image format is currently only available on the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro handsets, but will soon be available on more devices. Google Messages app already shows typing indicators, and offers photo and video sharing options among others.