WhatsApp to Soon Let You Add More Context to a Forwarded Message

WhatsApp already lets you forward messages with captions (if any) and this functionality is soon expected to see some upgrades, which will make things more straightforward for people. With a new feature in testing, you can soon add more context to forwarded messages. Here are the details.

Forwarding Messages on WhatsApp to Become Better

WABetaInfo‘s latestreporthighlights a new feature being tested as part of Android beta version 2.23.8.22. This will help youadd your own caption to forwarded messages, which will help you explain the action better. Currently, you can either keep the existing caption or remove it while forwarding images, texts, GIFs, videos, and documents, which may or may not be useful.

A shared screenshot suggests that you can remove the existing caption and then add a new one for more context to the forwarded message. This new caption will besent as a new messageso that the receiver can know that it isn’t the original message. This can help the recipient get more information as to why the message is being forwarded so that there’s no confusion. You can check out the feature in action below.

The new ability to edit the description of forwarded messages is being rolled out to some Android beta testers. One thing to note is that thisbeta update can cause issueswhile downloading videos or viewing status updates. So, if you are part of the WhatsApp beta program and are okay with the side effects, update the app and see if you are able to use the feature.

There’s no word on when this will be available for all users but this could happen soon. WhatsApp is also testing aredesigned UIandthe ability to edit contacts from the app itselffor Android users. In other news, WhatsApp recentlyaddedthree new security features to help you keep your account safe and avoid scammers. We will keep you posted on further updates regarding the features being tested. So, stay tuned, and do let us know if the aforementioned feature is something you will like!

Vanshika Malhotra

Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most. When not working, I find my solace in shopping and everything that concerns doggos!

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