Whatsapp Allows Users To Edit Messages

USA – Whatsapp says it will allow users to edit messages, in a move that will see it match a feature offered by competitors like Telegram and Discord.

The firm says messages can be edited for up to 15 minutes after being sent.

The instant-messaging service is part of U.S. technology giant Meta, which also owns Facebook and Instagram.

The feature will made be available to Whatsapp’s 2 billion users in the coming weeks.

Edited messages will be tagged as “edited”, so recipients are aware that the content has been changed. However, they will not be shown how the message has been tweaked over time.