Introduction
Google Messages snooze notifications is now rolling out two powerful features: notification snoozing and the ability to delete messages for everyone in RCS conversations. These updates, arriving broadly in June 2025, offer Android users more control over their chats.
New Feature Highlights
- Snooze Notifications: Long-press a conversation to snooze alerts for 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or indefinitely. The thread is greyed out with a timer icon, and you’ll still receive a notification if someone mentions you @‑name in group chats .
- Delete for Everyone (RCS only): In RCS group chats, long-press your sent message, tap delete, and choose “Delete for everyone.” If recipients use older versions of the app, the message may still appear.
How It Works
- To snooze: Long-press the chat thread, tap the clock icon, and select how long to mute conversation alerts.
- To recall a message: In a supported RCS chat, long-press the sent message, choose “Delete for everyone,” and confirm.
Other Related Additions
Google is also introducing group chat personalization (custom icons), RCS status badges, and sensitive-content warnings . Keep in mind: these features only work in RCS chats—not on SMS Google Messages snooze notifications.
Why It Matters
- Enhanced user control: Silence distractions or retract messages you regret.
- Privacy and clarity: Abort sent mistakes in group chats before they’re noticed.
- On par with rivals: Brings Google Messages closer to WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram.
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Conclusion
With snooze and delete-for-everyone now live in Google Messages, Android users finally get more control and flexibility in their conversations. Make sure your app is updated to enjoy these features.
For more Android messaging insight, check out our Android messaging guide.
