WhatsApp has officially announced that the long-awaited edit messages feature will soon be available on its messaging app. The feature, which has been in testing for some time, will allow users to edit their messages multiple times.
Beta Testing and Platform Availability
WhatsApp has been testing the edit messages feature on various platforms, including mobile and web versions of the app. While the exact release date is yet to be disclosed, WhatsApp has confirmed that the feature will be rolled out soon in different languages.
How Will the Edit Messages Feature Work?
Once the feature is available, users on Android and iOS devices will be able to access it. In the beta versions of the iOS and Android apps, users were able to edit messages within a 15-minute timeframe. To edit a message, users can long-press on it, which will reveal the “Edit Message” action button. Tapping on this button will open a new window where the message can be edited.
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) May 21, 2023
Multiple Edits and Conversation Authenticity
During the 15-minute editing window, users can make multiple edits to their messages. This time limit is likely in place to preserve the authenticity of conversations. It remains to be seen whether WhatsApp will provide a log of the edits made during this timeframe.
Playing Catch-Up and Enhancing Security
WhatsApp is catching up with rival messaging apps that have already offered the edit messages feature for quite some time. For instance, Telegram, a direct competitor to WhatsApp, has had this feature available for years. Despite the delay, it’s reassuring to see WhatsApp confirming the release of this highly anticipated feature for its users across platforms.
In addition to the edit messages feature, WhatsApp has recently introduced the ability to lock chats within the app, providing an extra layer of privacy and security. The app has also implemented Touch ID/Face ID-based authentication for opening the app on iOS and Android, further enhancing user privacy.
WhatsApp users can look forward to the upcoming edit messages feature, which will bring added convenience and flexibility to their messaging experience.
