The feature is in limited testing and isn’t perfect yet, as edited texts currently appear as a new message on iPhones and iPhones can’t edit messages sent to Android devices.

The Bottom Line Google's starting to roll out a message editing feature for Android users sending texts to iPhones running the latest version of iOS 18 and the iOS26 beta.

Some Android users have gained the ability to edit texts sent to iPhones, but the feature appears to still be in the early stages of testing.

Maybe soon, you'll be able to text Android users via RCS knowing your messages are protected by end-to-end encryption, or be able to edit a message you sent from your iPhone to any contact, not ...

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