WhatsApp Confirms Arrival of New Edit Message Feature
WhatsApp has officially announced that it will be introducing a highly anticipated Edit Message feature, as confirmed through a tweet from the company’s official Twitter handle. This new update follows the recent rollout of the ability to lock specific private chats on both Android and iOS devices. While the exact name of the feature hasn’t been disclosed by WhatsApp, a video posted by the company showcases the upcoming capability for users to edit their messages.
The details regarding how this edit message option will function are not revealed in the official video, but WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp beta updates, has provided some insights. As per the beta versions of the app, users will have a limited window of 15 minutes to edit any message. Once this time limit expires, modifications to the message will no longer be possible.
The primary purpose of this feature is to prevent the embarrassment caused by inadvertently sending the wrong message. Oftentimes, auto-corrections made by mobile keyboards can alter the intended meaning of a message. While WhatsApp already offers a delete message option, it necessitates typing the message again. The forthcoming update aims to address this inconvenience by allowing users to rectify their messages and save time. Here is everything you need to know about the latest WhatsApp update.
According to the beta version of WhatsApp, after sending a message, users will have a 15-minute window during which they can undo or edit it. By long-pressing on a specific message, WhatsApp will present the “Edit Message” option, enabling users to modify the text. Upon tapping on this option, a new window will open, facilitating the update of the message.
As for the availability of the Edit Message feature, WhatsApp has teased its arrival without disclosing a specific release date. Given that the feature is already accessible in the beta versions of WhatsApp for Android and iOS, it is expected that the company will roll out the edit button to all users in the coming days or weeks. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for the latest updates on this development.
