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In recent updates, developers are exploring a feature that would let app users edit their text messages after sending. The goal is simple: save people from the hassle of deleting a message just to rewrite it. The envisioned workflow would surface a subtle editing submenu for a chosen message, alongside other existing options such as viewing information and copying the text for reuse elsewhere.
The team behind this initiative has shared notes about a new editing capability that would integrate with the current message controls. The idea is to make post-send corrections smoother, without requiring a complete message redo. While the exact user experience is still in flux, the concept is progressing as part of ongoing experimentation and refinement within the platform.
At this stage, details around when editing might be available are not final. The plan discussed by the research feeds suggests no permanent edit history would be kept, so past versions may not be recoverable once a message is revised. This constraint could influence how users decide to edit, since a visible edit trail would not be maintained by default. Still, the developers acknowledge that rollout timing and specific behaviors could evolve as testing continues and user feedback accumulates.
This feature remains under active development and testing cycles. While early indications point to a potential rollout on iOS, testing is already underway for Android in beta environments and on desktop versions. The focus remains on delivering a seamless, reliable editing experience that aligns with WhatsApp’s current design language and user expectations for messaging reliability.
Changes in reactions
Alongside text editing, the platform is exploring refinements to how users react to messages. A new reaction experience is being evaluated that would allow users to choose different skin tones for emoji reactions. Information from testing circles indicates this feature is circulating among Android beta users, version 2.22.13.4, as part of a staged rollout. The adjustment would enable a more personalized expression, reflecting the user’s preference for how emotions are conveyed in chats.
As the team describes it, the enhancement is designed to let people align their reaction visuals with their own style. Right now, the support appears focused on common facial expressions and paired hand gestures. The approach aims to offer a more expressive, nuanced way to reply without sending a separate message. This attention to emoji customization mirrors broader trends in messaging apps that prioritize visual clarity and quick, expressive communication.