According to a report by Android Authority, Google has been slowly deploying the ability to edit messages sent to iPhone users. After a message is sent, the Android user has a 15-minute window where they can long-press the message to reveal a pencil icon.

Phones and Android smartphones started to play more nicely together after Apple finally opted to support the Rich Communication

RCS allows users on both systems to share high-quality media, be 'seen' when messages are read, and know when someone is typing. But the ability to edit messages sent from Android to iPhone has been missing—until now. As reported by Android Authority, it is now beginning to appear for some Android users.