WhatsApp may allow adding descriptors to forwarded messages – Moneycontrol

WhatsApp will let users add context to messages, videos or documents they forward by letting them edit or write captions, which will show as separate messages April 17, 2023 / 04:23 PM IST (Representative Image) Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will let users add descriptions to the messages, pictures or any other content that they forward.WABetaInfo reported that WhatsApp is testing the feature in the latest beta for Android (version 2.23.8.22) on the Google Play Store. Users will be able to add descriptions to forwarded images, videos, GIFs and documents.WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.8.22: what’s new?• WhatsApp is releasing the ability to add a description to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents, available for some beta testers!• Users are experiencing an issue when downloading videos.https://t.co/xylDVTjCiDpic.twitter.com/VZb9Sp2OwS— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 14, 2023Users can choose to either retain the caption for a forwarded message or edit it and include their own description, WABetaInfo which reports on latest WhatsApp developments said. This is useful in cases where captions for messages don’t accurately describe the context or are intentionally deceptive.Also Read | Meta testing WhatsApp feature that lets you share status updates on FacebookThe new caption will be sent as a separate
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