Yesterday, Monday, WABetaInfo reported that the instant messaging service “WhatsApp” continues to develop its new feature that allows users to modify sent messages.
The site, which specializes in monitoring experimental features in “WhatsApp”, had reported for the first time last February that the service was testing one of the most requested features, which is the modification of messages, in version 22.23.0.73 of the application of the service on the “WhatsApp” system. iOS” from Apple.
WABetaInfo said then that the feature would allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them. Thus, this feature will be useful to amend any error in the messages, or add new information to it before the other party sees it.
And while “WhatsApp” now allows users to delete any message sent before the other party sees it, this feature appears to target users who do not want to delete messages, but rather change their content before they are seen.
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And WABetaInfo warned that the new feature will only support the latest version of the “WhatsApp” application, and will only allow the modification of messages, and not the explanation of multimedia.
Now, the site has discovered in build number 23.6.0.74 that the feature is still under development and now includes a new custom warning. He posted a screenshot revealing that messages will be modified for everyone in the conversation, provided they are using the latest version of WhatsApp.
And the site said: “If you are wondering what happens to the modified messages sent to people who use an old version of WhatsApp, this will not be a problem because it is likely that WhatsApp will not release the ability to modify messages until after all versions that are not compatible with this feature have expired, so users will have to Upgrade to the latest version of the app that can receive modified messages.
It is noteworthy that “WhatsApp” is testing many features, such as the short video message feature, the feature of listening to voice messages once, and the voice chats feature.
Those wishing to try the new features can subscribe to the “WhatsApp Beta” program on Android, and the latest trial version of the application can also be downloaded and installed manually from here. You can also sign up for the iOS beta program here.
