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.
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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 ...
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Android feature prevents sensitive content in Google Messages

Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious app in your Android system settings called "SafetyCore"? If so, you're not alone. Introduced in late 2024, this system service aims to enhance on-device ...
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Google Messages’ satellite messaging feature shows up in images

Apple has been offering satellite-based SOS services on iPhones since 2022. The company started allowing users to send regular messages via satellite with the iOS 18 version. Android users have been ...