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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.

According to Android Authority, Google Messages is beginning to offer text editing when messaging iPhone users – a capability previously limited to Android-to-Android threads.

Google's September update for Android phones brings an upgraded Emoji Kitchen, a revamped Quick Share, and more.

Over the past week, several users, including myself, have gained the ability to edit RCS messages sent to iPhone users. After sending a message, I can long-press it to reveal a pencil icon.

Android users can now edit their text messages sent to iPhones. There is a catch, though, because of course there is.

Thanks to this, some Android users are now able to edit messages sent to iPhone users if those iPhones are running the latest versions of iOS, 18.5 or newer, including iOS 26 beta.