WHATSAPP is now giving users the ability to “unsend” texts sent by OTHER users.
Normally it’s only possible to recall your own messages – but that’s all about to change.
The Delete For Everyone feature can be used by group admins for the first time[/caption]
WhatsApp has been developing a new Admin Delete feature for a while now.
And the sleuths at WABetaInfo have spotted the feature rolling out in the WhatsApp beta – a test version of the app – as well as a few lucky general users.
That means users on the WhatsApp beta can begin trialling the new change, along with anyone chosen to be part of the live app test.
It allows group chat admins to use Delete For Everyone on texts send by other people,
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This instantly recalls the message from other devices – leaving no trace of the text.
Instead the message is replaced by a note saying that the text was deleted.
“If you want to check if the feature is enabled for your account, just try to delete a message sent from another participant within a group where you’re an admin,” WABetaInfo explained.
“If ‘delete for everyone’ shows up, it means the feature is finally available for your account.
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“In addition, a test for people that use stable releases of the app is now available so group admins on non-beta versions may be able to delete messages for everyone as well.”
Sadly it’s impossible to guarantee that you’ll be part of the live trial.
And it could be days, weeks or months before the feature fully rolls out on the live app.
If you want to try the latest features first, follow our guide below to join the WhatsApp beta.
How to join WhatsApp beta
To download WhatsApp beta for your smartphone you need to go to Google Play on your Android and search for WhatsApp.
Scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester”.
Tap the “I’m In” button and then click “Join” to confirm.
Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.
Joining the WhatsApp beta on iPhone is more difficult, and has limited capacity.
Follow Apple’s guide here.
WhatsApp tricks
If you want to try out a trick that is already live in the app, we’ve got one for you.
WhatsApp has plenty of hidden secrets – and one can really boost your texting game.
Simply open WhatsApp and then go to a chat.
If you hold your finger down on a specific message, you’ll get the option to Star it.
Then go into your Settings and look for Starred Messages.
That’s where all of your favourite messages in the app will be stored.
It’s an easy way to keep track of important messages – maybe an address, travel directions or even a clever WhatsApp trick.
But that’s not all: you can also favourite specific chats.
By pinning a conversation, you can easily prioritise your best mates in WhatsApp.
If you have a busy WhatsApp, sometimes loves one can get buried below groups and work chats.
But it’s actually possible to pin several chats so that they stay at the top of your main conversation feed.
Go into your chat list and then swipe right on a conversation.
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You can then tap Pin and that specific chat will stick to the top of the feed.
And if you change your mind later on, you can unpin at any time.
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