What the symbols & check marks next to Android text messages really mean

Google Messages shows check marks and other symbols on your texts to hint at what's happening behind the scenes. Here's what each of these means.

Google Messages on Wear OS could soon add two features you've been waiting for

Google Messages on Wear OS could soon support emoji reactions and bring along a "Mark as read" button for notifications. Here's what we know!
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Google Messages might restore edit history, and I couldn't be more relieved

Google is likely restoring the RCS message edit history feature, a tool for transparency that was removed during a 2025 app ...

Google Messages preps the return of a feature you didn't know was gone

Edit History is about to make a comeback ...

I love this Google Messages feature because I never have to hear 3-minute voice notes again

The reason I prefer reading is that human speech feels too slow for my brain. Most adults read faster than they hear, and I'm ...
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You can delete sent text messages on Android now - here's how

Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ...
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Google Messages Update Adds Context To View Details Screen

Google Messages is finally making its “view details” screen useful by showing what you actually replied to instead of vague timestamps. Image: Irene Okpanachi / Talk Android Editorial Note: Talk ...
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2 New Ways Your Android Phone Can Protect You From Scams

Scams, ransomware, and social engineering attacks are big business. The FTC says that scams cost consumers more than $158.3 billion in 2023. Worse yet, over half of all adults (nearly 60%) worldwide ...