WhatsApp test the ability to edit sent messages
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WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app, has released a new beta version for Android – version 2.23.10.13. This latest update brings several new features and improvements to the app, including the ability to edit sent messages for some select users.
The key feature with this update would allow users to edit messages they have already sent. WhatsApp users have highly requested this feature for some time, as it would give them the ability to correct mistakes or clarify unclear messages that were perhaps sent accidentally.
As reported by WABetaInfo, the feature allows users to tap on a sent message and select the “Edit” option from the top menu. They could then make changes to the message, and the edited version would be visible to all recipients of the original message.
However, there are some limitations to the feature – edited messages will still show a notification that they have been edited, and there will be a limit on how much time users have to edit their messages after they have been sent. The current time limit to edit a message is within 15 minutes of sending it, and you cannot edit a message that you sent from a different device. Once edited, the message will show an “edited” label on it to notify other users that the message is no longer the original one.
Not all users enrolled in the WhatsApp Beta Program are currently able to test this feature, as it appears to be rolling out to only a certain amount of users, suggesting a staged rollout. Hopefully this won’t take long to roll out to the stable version of WhatsApp, as I anticipate many users would likely welcome it. However, it remains to be seen if and when the feature will become widely available to all.
Questions & Answers
Q.What are the main restrictions on using the new message editing feature?
What are the main restrictions on using the new message editing feature?
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Edited messages will show an 'edited' label and must be changed within 15 minutes of sending. Users also cannot edit messages that were sent from a different device than the one currently being used.
Q.Who can currently use this message editing feature?
Who can currently use this message editing feature?
A.
The feature is currently available to a select number of users on the new beta version of WhatsApp for Android. It is rolling out to only a certain amount of users in a staged manner.
Q.Why is WhatsApp introducing the ability to edit sent messages?
Why is WhatsApp introducing the ability to edit sent messages?
A.
Users have highly requested this feature for some time. It will allow them to correct mistakes or clarify unclear messages that may have been sent accidentally, improving communication.
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