The latest grab bag of Google Messages features bodes well for the future of text messaging on Android.

The carrier's Android texting apps have sunset, and customers are encouraged to switch to Google Messages.

You only have the option to delete a text for everyone if both parties are using RCS messaging. To delete a sent message, long press on it until you see options at the top. Beside the edit button ...

Behind those colorful blue and green text messages is a years-long battle between Apple and a group of app developers working on ways to break down the blue/green divide.

On Messages for Android, a blue dot or chat icon indicates that the specific conversation or contact you're talking to has ...

Sending a text you regret used to mean you had to live with it or rely on a third-party app like WhatsApp to bail you out.

On an Android phone using Google Messages, visit the chat thread you want to leave. Tap the conversation's name to bring up ...

Schedule your text messages in advance on your iPhone and Android by using the "Shortcuts" app or the "Messages" app, respectively, to stay ahead of time.

How to enable or disable RCS messaging on an Android phone It should go without saying that RCS needs to be available on your text messaging app before you can take advantage of all these benefits.