How to Unsend and Edit Messages in iOS 16

whether or not you have despatched a regrettable message or fallen sufferer to embarrassing auto-correct fails, texting could be tough at occasions. But with iOS 16, now you can unsend and edit your texts inside Messages. Of course, there are a number of caveats—together with deadlines—however these are nonetheless glorious, lengthy overdue options. Here’s how to use them. 

For a full listing of latest main options, together with how to obtain Apple’s newest working system, take a look at our iOS 16 roundup.

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How to Unsend Messages

If you’re going to unsend a message, it’s essential to do not forget that you’ll have solely a two-minute window to accomplish that. Simply long-press on the message, faucet Undo Send, and voilà! You’ll instantly see an animation the place your message explodes into little items earlier than it’s gone fully. 

While the opposite individual could not see the textual content, each events will see a notification {that a} message has been deleted inside the Message window. Those who despatched a textual content will see a line that reads “You unsent a message.” Meanwhile, those that obtained the textual content will see an alert that claims “[Insert Your Contact Name Here] unsent a message.”

But the function will solely work if each persons are operating iOS 16 on their iPhones. If you unsend a message whereas texting somebody who’s on iOS 15, the textual content will disappear out of your telephone however will stay on the opposite individual’s system. You’ll additionally obtain a notification that claims “You unsent a message. [Insert contact name here] may still see the message on devices where the software hasn’t been updated.”

How to Edit Messages

To edit a message, long-press on the textual content and faucet Edit. From there, a small textual content field will seem the place you’ll be able to rewrite your complete message or repair a typo. Once you’re completed, faucet on the blue checkmark on the correct, and the edited message will seem. Whenever a textual content is altered, you’ll see a blue “Edited” label beneath it. When you faucet on it, it’ll show your complete historical past of edits (relying on what number of occasions it was edited) in chronological order. 

As with the Unsend message function, it would solely work if each you and the individual you’re texting are on iOS 16. If somebody is on iOS 15, they’ll obtain a message that claims “Edited to [insert the new edited message]” beneath the unique message.

It’s value noting there’s a time restrict on enhancing messages. You’ll have quarter-hour to edit a textual content, however you’ll be able to solely alter it a complete of 5 occasions. So select these edits correctly.