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How to Delete text messages on both sides?

accidentally sent a text to the wrong person. I immediately deleted the text from my phone. Will the recipient still receive it? Is there a way that I can delete it? I had heard that in 2022 there will be a new iPhone text feature, comparable to WhatsApp, which will allow deletion of individual text messages on both sender AND recipient sides. Any insight? Or solution? Or am I in hot water??

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 4, 2022 6:56 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2022 7:20 AM

Will the recipient still receive it?


Yes



I had heard that in 2022 there will be a new iPhone text feature, comparable to WhatsApp, which will allow deletion of individual text messages on both sender AND recipient sides


Apple explains in iOS 16 Preview - New Features that a new feature in the Messages app called Undo Send will: Unsend any message for up to 2 minutes after sending it.

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Aug 4, 2022 7:20 AM in response to 123FloridaGirl

Will the recipient still receive it?


Yes



I had heard that in 2022 there will be a new iPhone text feature, comparable to WhatsApp, which will allow deletion of individual text messages on both sender AND recipient sides


Apple explains in iOS 16 Preview - New Features that a new feature in the Messages app called Undo Send will: Unsend any message for up to 2 minutes after sending it.

How to Delete text messages on both sides?

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