Users on social media have started reporting that Meta Platforms Inc.’s META Instagram has started giving out notifications regarding a much-anticipated feature that mirrors WhatsApp’s functionality and could possibly save them from having an embarrassing crossover between their partner and boss.
What Happened: Just like WhatsApp added the functionality to edit direct messages earlier this year, Instagram seems to be gearing up to do the same.
On Wednesday, popular social media analyst, Matt Navarra, shared a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) and shared this update, saying that Instagram users will now have the ability to edit messages for up to 15 minutes after sending them.
The feature aims to give users a brief window of opportunity to correct typos, clarify messages, or rectify any errors made during chat conversations. Simply put, if you mistakenly sent a romantic message to your boss, instead of your girlfriend (which can happen, sometimes), now you will have 15 minutes to correct that blunder.
Notably, Instagram allows users to delete DMs but it only removes the conversation at your end, it will still appear for others included.
The editing process is straightforward. Users can tap and hold a message within the designated 15-minute timeframe, and the editing options will appear. This will enable them to make necessary revisions, ensuring the message accurately conveys its intended meaning.
It is worth noting that on WhatsApp, the edited messages show an “edited” marker alongside them so that users are aware of any corrections. However, there isn’t any edit history visible.
Why It’s Important: The edit feature is useful for those who have been battling with the sometimes-helpful but largely annoying autocorrect issues.
At the time of writing, not everyone had received this notification. Moreover, some users reported that even after receiving this disclaimer, they weren’t still able to use the feature. It is possible that Instagram is still testing this feature and will officially roll out soon.
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