The new update of the application will incorporate the function to modify sent messages.
After the stellar appearance on the scene of iOS 16 at the end of the year 2022, iPhone and iPad users were able to begin to enjoy all the news of the Messages application. One of the most anticipated functions consisted of modifying or editing messages already sent. Well, it seems that it will not be the only application to incorporate this functionality…
WhatsApp will finally implement the function for edit sent messages. And it will do so this year, 2023. The developers of Meta are constantly updating the messaging application to meet all the needs of its users, and this function is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated.
How the function to edit WhatsApp messages will work
whatsapp offers various options to delete a message previously sent. In fact, we recently learned that the application will incorporate more duration options for temporary messages. Nevertheless, Until now, WhatsApp had not had any method or functionality to edit messages. Therefore, if a user made a mistake with a spelling error or simply wanted to detail an additional note, he had to delete the message and send it again.
With the new function to edit messages, WhatsApp users (iOS and Android) will have the possibility of keep your finger pressed on the message and select the “Edit” option to comfortably modify its content (see image). Users will have a within 15 minutes to edit your messages. After this time has elapsed, editing messages will no longer be available.
It is noteworthy to add that the recipients of the messages will not be able to access the edition history, but they can they will receive a notification from WhatsApp within the chat conversation indicating that the message has been modified by the issuer. We do not know the exact date of the launch of the functionality to edit WhatsApp messages, but everything seems to indicate that it will happen this year 2023.
whatsapp is one of the App Store applications that receives the most updates throughout the year. In this sense it is something we cannot complain about. It makes small improvements here and there to keep up. The latest innovation consists of a newsletter functionality to share communications with clients, readers and followers. WhatsApp recently also launched states with audio notes and groups with an expiration date. It is becoming a more complete app! What do you think about the possibility of editing messages in WhatsApp?