WhatsApp Tests Extending Message Deletion Time to 7 Days, Audio Playback Speed Controls

Nov. 24, 2021

WhatsApp is reportedly getting a slew of new features that will further ease things for users. New features are now being beta-tested and are most likely to go official soon. Here’s a look at the details of 3 upcoming WhatsApp features.

Three Upcoming WhatsApp Features

WABetaInfo, a reliable source of WhatsApp leaks and rumors, hassuggestedthat the ability to delete messages for everyone after days is currently under testing. It is a part of the WhatsApp for Desktop beta version 2.2147.4. A similar feature was earlier spotted on WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.23.1.

It is further suggested that WhatsApp previously aimed to remove restrictions on message deletion but is now looking the increase the limit time. Since it is still in the testing phase, there are chances that theMeta-owned messaging platform might change the plan before the official rollout.

It is also planning to introduce playback speeds for audio messages. As reported byWABetaInfo, users will be able tochange the speeds of audio messages by up to 1.5x or 2xduring playback. It is similar to how the speed of voice notes can be changed. One thing worth noting is that audio messages are essentially forwarded voice notes or any other audio.

In addition to this, WhatsApp is also planning to add message reactions. This will allow users to react to messages with emojis, much like it’s done on Facebook posts or Instagram DMs. This feature has been making the rounds for a while now, and ahalf-baked version of the message reactions feature was accidentally rolled outrecently.

There’s currently no word on when these features will officially roll out to the masses. We will update you once that happens, so stay tuned for more information.

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