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There IS a way to delete a text message from somebody’s phone before they have read it. Repeat, there is actually a way to delete sent texts before the recipient has opened them. After countless times of wishing we could 'unsend' a risky message after a few drinks, this is the news we've all been waiting for. Praise be the tech gods of the mobile phone world. If you’ve ever regretted sending a text, which we imagine is a scenario nearly everyone can identitfy with, then new app Privates acts as your own personal (non-illegal) cleaner, getting you out of any potential tricky spots that an ill-judged text, or picture, may get you in... Phew. Privates, which is currently available on Apple iOS (though Windows and Android versions are expected to be up next), allows users to recall messages before the recipient opens the message, so obviously speed is paramount if you want the app to work. In tandem with immediate recall function, Privates also allows users to customise’ self-destruct settings’ by selecting from three levels of security – Mild, Wild and Insane – which deletes the message (so long as it’s unread) after three, 12, 24 hours accordingly. Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Dr Isaac Datikashvili, the creator of the app explained:‘I’m very honest about that but it’s better than anything else at maintaining privacy. ‘It’s not impossible but it’s virtually impossible for one person to screen grab or save anything if the security setting is high,’ here referring to the screenshot prevention mechanism which prevents recipients from forwarding, copying or saving your messages. You can download Privates for free here Slide 2 of 6
Previous Next 1 of 5 3. 'I'm always texting him first and starting the conversation! What's going on?'**Me: **"Hey! It's been forever"Him: "I know! What's going on?"Her Question: This is the fifth time I've initiated the texting. Does that mean he's not into me?Texting turned girls into sabermetrics freaks who only care about the numbers. How many times a guy texts first has become the only thing girls trust for whether a guy cares. I get it. Texting has no tone so we look for anything concrete to give us comfort. "He texts first so things are good even though our relationship has no label and he only fist bumps me in public." I call this "keeping score" and it's very common for the reason I just explained, it gives us the comfort of facts. The issue is, if you're keeping score then you're probably chasing someone who isn't as into you as you are into them. Think of texting with a prospective guy like a conversation at a bar. You would never keep score in that interaction. You'd never get done talking to a guy and then tell your friends that it went well because "he created the topics every time." Hell, look at the other side of the issue, I've never talked to my guy friends about how "I'm always texting this chick first so she knows I'm into her."The Advice:If you're wondering when you should text or what you should say the answer is always "do it now" and "say whatever you want." If you're the initiator but you guys still go on dates then all that stuff doesn't matter. The only number that should matter is the time he's taking you out on a Saturday night. And if that number doesn't exist then you don't really exist to him. READ MORE: The Truth About Charging Your iPhone Overnight READ MORE: Are You A Phone Zombie? Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections - read why you should trust us How do you delete text messages on both sides?How to remove messages for both chat partners. Long tap on the corresponding message & select the trash icon. To delete a message, long tap on the corresponding message and select the trash icon in the top menu.. Tap on “Delete for everyone”. Tap on “Delete for everyone”. ... . The message will be removed.. Can you delete a text message already sent?In the Messages app , you can unsend or edit recent messages, giving you the opportunity to fix a typo or pull back a message that you accidentally sent to the wrong person.
When you delete text messages are they gone for the other person?"If it's for national security, they will open it up, if they want it, they will find it." When you delete a piece of data from your device — a photo, video, text or document — it doesn't vanish. Instead, your device labels that space as available to be overwritten by new information.
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