Latest iPhone update will let you edit and unsend iMessages

Finally! 📱

Author: Hazel ScottPublished 8th Jun 2022
Last updated 8th Jun 2022

As with all new Apple updates, iOS 16 will bring about some changes for iPhone users, and there are a few new features that are particularly interesting. If you've ever experienced the horrible moment when you realise you've sent something to the wrong person, or instantly regretted a risky text, or even just wanted to fix a dodgy typo, you'll be relieved to know that this latest update will now let you delete or edit sent messages!

How to edit or unsend iMessages on iPhone

To unsend or edit an iMessage, you simply have to click and hold on the message as you normally would to send a reaction, and a menu will pop up with the options to edit or delete - game changer!

One thing to keep in mind though is that if the person you have just messaged is using an older version of iOS, they might still be able to see what you sent! According to the software company, once you have deleted your text, a notification from Apple pops up that says: 'You unsent a message. (Contact name) may still be able to see your message on devices running older versions of iOS'.

As with other messaging platforms that let you delete messages, iPhone users will see a message displayed in place of the deleted message which reveals that it has been unsent, and both users will be able to see this. And if you're worried about your message being read on the person's notification banner, Apple have thought of that too, the notification of the message will also be removed - phew!

Watch out though, as you'll only be able to make changes to your messages for 15 minutes after you send them, and once a text has been deleted, you can still recover it for 30 days.

The changes were announced by Apple software engineer senior VP Craig Federighi at a conference on 6th June. He revealed that the update will also allow users to mark threads as unread, which now ticks off three of the most common iMessage requests from users.

Other features of the new update include a seamless Dictation experience that lets you switch between voice to text and typing and also supports emoji detection while you're talking.

iOS 16 is set to roll out this autumn, and although an exact date hasn't been confirmed Apple typically release the latest iOS in September.

Check out these emojis which mean something different than you might think:

1) Bowing Man 🙇

This guy isn't thinking, he's bowing! Although often mistaken for a man thinking or doing push-ups, this emoji is actually bowing deeply called dogeza in Japan.

2) Sleepy Face 😪

Although technically called 'Sleepy Face', this emoji isn't crying, the 'tear' is actually coming from its nose. This brings a whole other meaning to this 'sad' emoji.

3) See-No-Evil Monkey 🙈

While most people assume it mean 'oh dear' or 'oops', the 'See-No-Evil Monkey' actually part of the 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' proverb, hence the other two monkey emojis next to it.

4) Person Gesturing No 🙅

While it looks like the person could be doing The X Factor symbol, she is actually gesturing 'no'.

5) Face With Steam From Nose 😤

In a survey conducted last year 69% of the people asked perceived this to mean 'very angry/in a huff'. It actually means 'expressing triumph after great frustration'.

6) Tired Face 😫

This 'tired face' is often confused with the similar 'weary face'. Some also interpret it as a frustrated face.

7) Hushed Face 😯

Its proper definition is someone who should be kept quiet, but many believe it to be surprised or astonished.

8) Disappointed but Relieved Face 😥

Contrary to the upset meaning that many use it for, its true meaning is 'disappointed but relieved'.

9) Dash Symbol 💨

Whilst many think of this as a fart it actually means the fast movement of a person or vehicle!

10) Person with Folded Hands 🙏

No, this person isn't praying! In Japan, a folded hand gesture is commonly used to say 'please' and 'thank you'.

11) Poop emoji

Perhaps the most famous misinterpreted emoji, this little fella isn't actually a poop - he's a happy chocolate ice cream, duh. It was proven (by science) when a Twitter user superimposed the ALLEGED poop over the actual Ice Cream emoji and the shapes fit exactly.

12) Dancing girls

These are dancing girls of the rather more risqué persuasion than what you've been using them as. Sure, nothing says gals night out on the town like these two, but they actually originated as Japanese 'bunny girls', akin to strippers or playboy bunnies.

13) Sassy Girl

There's a Sassy Girl in all of us, but it turns out she's not actually flicking her hair like she just don't care in this emoji - she's actually an information kiosk lady. Who knew.

14) Aubergine emoji

While we know - WE KNOW - that popular culture dictates that this is, in fact a peen, you'll be sad to know that it wasn't designed as such and is actually just an Aub. Day ruiner or what.

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