![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/whatsapp-users-receive-upgrade-that-could-save-them-from-embarrassing-mistakes/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NINTCHDBPICT000749695495.jpg&description=GET THE MESSAGE Jamie Harris , Senior Technology and Science Reporter Published : 11:09, 8 Aug 2023 WHATSAPP has made an important improvement to its recent edit button. The Meta-owned app added the much-requested feature back in May. 2 The Edit button launched in May Credit: Meta But as The Sun revealed last month, the edit button doesn't work in certain situations. While you can edit standard messages within 15 minutes of sending them, you can't make changes to anything said in photo captions. This could be risky for anyone who thought they could correct any mistake before others notice. And in worst case scenarios it could even cause an argument if you're not too careful. But it looks like WhatsApp has finally realised and decided to roll out an update. "These features will roll out over the coming weeks," the app said. So once you've got the new release you should be able to edit media captions. Remember you only get 15 minutes to carry out changes. The fix comes as part of a wider update for WhatsApp's 2billion users. Developers have also made some slight changes to the user interface design so bars appear translucent. And the sticker tray has had an overhaul too, with improved navigation and a larger set of stickers, including more Avatars. 2 WhatsApp has more than 2billion users worldwide Credit: Alamy Latest tips and tricks for social media apps Social media apps like Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp have become vastly popular - but are always hiding new features or leading viral trends. So here are some of the best things to know... We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at tech@the-sun.co.uk){kind=link}
WHATSAPP has made an important improvement to its recent edit button.
The Meta-owned app added the much-requested feature back in May.
But as The Sun revealed last month, the edit button doesn’t work in certain situations.
While you can edit standard messages within 15 minutes of sending them, you can’t make changes to anything said in photo captions.
This could be risky for anyone who thought they could correct any mistake before others notice.