

Messages that have been edited will have a small note at the bottom next to the timestamp, indicating that they have been modified. CHRISTOPHER FAM/The StarĪLSO READ: WhatsApp to let users link one account with up to four smartphones Messages can only be edited within 15 minutes since they were sent. Once opened, they will be able to select the “Edit message” option. To edit a message, users will need to open the menu for that message by clicking on the dropdown icon on the top right. However, leaker site WABetaInfo reports that only some beta users have the ability to edit messages, with the rollout planned to be done over the coming weeks. In our tests, users were able to gain access to the feature as long as they join the beta programme. Those using WhatsApp Web will need to opt-in to the beta by going to settings, tapping on “Help”, and then ticking the checkbox for the “Join the beta” option to potentially gain access to the feature.ĪLSO READ: Mic running in the background? WhatsApp says ‘it’s a bug that mis-attributes information’ The edit message feature is being rolled out to the browser-based version of the messaging service, WhatsApp Web, via its beta programme. This means that whenever a user gets a call, all devices (that user is accessing WhatsApp on) will ring and a preferred mode for answering calls can be selected.WhatsApp is finally adding the ability to edit sent messages, a long-requested feature among many users. When the feature rolls out, the call will come on all devices. In order to tackle this, The report said that the company is likely to include voice or video calls on multiple devices. However, it is not possible to attend WhatsApp calls via the web.

Right now, if a call is made, voice or video, it can be easily accessed via smartphones. Right now, users can access WhatsApp on the web but that is dependent on the phone. It is to note that multi-device support will allow users to access their WhatsApp account on multiple devices without being dependent on each other. A report by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo has highlighted how voice and video calls can be made while using multiple devices. However, the calling feature has not been clear when it comes to multi-device support. Many developments made on the feature have been pointed out. For a long time now, WhatsApp has been working on its multi-device support feature.
