WhatsApp beta shows message editing and recalling options

Two features that are requested of messaging apps -- but found in very few -- are the ability to delete messages, and the ability to edit them. There could be good news on the horizon for WhatsApp users as the latest beta of the app includes references to precisely these two features.

While controversial to some, many users would welcome the option to edit messages that include typos, or to recall messages that were fired off in haste. Although references to both options have been found in WhatsApp beta 2.17.25, neither are currently active.

The features were spotted by WABetaInfo, and screenshots shared on Twitter show how messages can be deleted -- or "recalled" in WhatsApp's nomenclature -- and a new Edit option appears in the settings menu. With no official word from WhatsApp or Facebook, it's hard to tell when the features might roll out, but with a server-side change being all that's needed, it would not take a great deal of preparation.

WABetaInfo also notes that it appears as though WhatsApp could be gaining the ability to delete statuses from the Status tab, but again there is no hint about when this feature might make its way to the masses.

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