WhatsApp, one of the most widely used instant messaging platforms globally, is reportedly beta testing innovative features that could significantly enhance users’ communication experience. The anticipated features in question include an ‘Undo Send’ functionality for messages and the real-time ‘Live Location Tracking.’
The projected ‘Undo Send’ functionality promises to bring welcome relief to those instances where panic or anger-induced messages are hastily sent and instantly regretted. It is reported that the feature will enable the sender to recall messages, provided they have not yet been read by the recipient. This implementation should lend a hand in defusing potentially problematic or embarrassing situations arising from hastily composed and sent messages.
This beneficial feature is set to roll out in the upcoming WhatsApp update and will essentially equip the iconic green chat app with similar functionality to what Gmail has been providing. Gmail’s ‘Undo Send’ feature offers a brief window, typically 5 to 10 seconds post sending, where users can choose to retract the email before it is actually read, rendering them harmless.
Beyond this messaging enhancement, WhatsApp is also said to be testing a ‘Live Location Tracking’ feature. This innovative tool will allow friends to keep track of each other’s current location, creating an interactive level of sociability that pushes the boundaries of instant messaging. Users will purportedly be able to share their real-time locations with friends for periods up to five minutes.
However, in line with respecting user privacy, WhatsApp may require users to activate this feature in settings, particularly concerning the ‘Live Location Tracking’ feature. The introduction of this tracking capability evokes comparisons with Google’s ‘Trusted Contacts,’ a safety-centered application allowing friends and family to stay updated about your motion status, detect a low battery, and even track you to your last known location.
These thrilling developments under test by WhatsApp show a dedicated commitment by the platform to continuously improve user experiences beyond basic messaging, thereby reinforcing its position as a leading global communication tool.
This article was updated in 2025 to reflect modern realities.
Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.
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