How to unsend WhatsApp messages and recall embarrassing texts
You'll soon be able to claw back messages you regret sending thanks to rumoured WhatsApp update
WE'VE all sent a message we've regretted and wished we could turn back time.
Now WhatsApp is rumoured to be plotting a potentially life-saving feature which could save you a lot of embarrassment.
The communications app is rumoured to be preparing to introduce the ability to "unsend" messages after they've been sent.
Sadly, it's not available yet but rumours about this face-saving feature have been circulating for months and it looks as if it will finally be rolled out very soon.
The Twitter account WABetaInfo, which shares details of unreleased WhatsApp features, claimed you'll soon be able to "Delete for Everyone" after sending a message.
This feature would be amazing for anyone prone to sending drunken messages.
It claimed the unsend capability will be introduced in the software soon but didn't say which version of the software.
“WhatsApp is finally testing the Delete for Everyone feature: the server finally works and it successfully recalls the message,” said WABetaInfo.
“It will be remotely enabled later, and seen that WhatsApp ‘enabled’ their servers for the Delete for Everyone feature, it may really be enabled soon [sic].”
WhatsAppers should be weary as it recently emerged that crooks are using fake WhatsApp texts to snare unsuspecting Brits.
APP ALERT WhatsApp warning as scammers trick users with fake ‘subscription’ texts in a bid to collect bank details
Potential victims receive a notification claiming that the phone owner's subscription has "expired" and they must pay 99p to continue using the service.
When the app first launched in 2010, it did charge a 99p fee after a year's free use - but it has since been scrapped.
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