WhatsApp has announced a new feature that will allow users to edit sent messages. The feature will give users more control over their chats and allow them to correct mistakes or add extra context to their messages.
The new feature will allow users to edit messages for up to fifteen minutes after they have been sent. To edit a message, users can simply long-press on the message and choose the 'Edit' option from the menu. The edited message will display 'edited' alongside it, so that the recipient is aware that a correction has been made.
WhatsApp has stated that all messages, including edited messages, will be protected by end-to-end encryption, ensuring that user privacy is maintained. The feature has started rolling out to users globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.
This new feature is expected to be well-received by WhatsApp users, who have long requested the ability to edit sent messages. With this feature, users can now correct mistakes or add more information to their messages, improving the overall messaging experience on the platform.