WhatsApp now allows Android users to edit forwarded messages before resharing, details here

By Divya BhatiWhatsApp recently released a feature that allows users to forward media with captions. This update made it easier for users to re-share and forward photos with their captions to more contacts, eliminating the need to manually add them each time. However, this feature had a limitationusers could only share media with the original caption and were unable to edit it. But not anymore.

WhatsApp is updating its recently released feature that allows users to forward messages with captions. The new update allows users to add descriptions to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents that are being forwarded with a caption.

According to the report by Wabetainfo, the site which tracks all the latest developments around Meta-owned instant messaging app, WhatsApp has released a new update to ‘forward media with caption’ feature which allows users to add descriptions to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents. The update has been rolled out to Android beta testers 2.23.8.22 and is expected to be available for everyone after testing in the future app updates.

This new feature will be helpful for users who have difficulty removing captions from media files they want to forward on WhatsApp. With this update, users will have the ability to add their own descriptions to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents. This can be particularly useful if the current caption is not accurate or if the user wants to add another description. With this update, WhatsApp is making it easier for users to share media on the platform in a way that is more meaningful and relevant to them.

With this new feature, users can remove the existing caption and add a new one to provide more information with the forwarded message. The new caption will be sent as a separate message without mentioning the original caption or revealing that it is not the original message.

However, some beta testers have reported issues with viewing status updates or downloading videos on the platform. WhatsApp is expected to fix these glitches in the next update.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has also recently released an update on Android that includes the companion mode feature for all beta testers. Previously, this feature was only available to a limited group of beta testers. Companion mode is an extension of WhatsApp’s multi-device support and allows users to link their existing WhatsApp account to a second mobile phone. This means that users can now access their WhatsApp account on two different phones simultaneously.