We’ve all experienced that moment of panic after sending a text, whether it’s a typo, accidentally sending it to the wrong person, or something you wish you could take back.

Fortunately, if you are a iPhone userit’s good news.

With the latest iOS updates, you can edit or unsend iMessages. Let’s see how you can save yourself from potential embarrassment.

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The messaging app on the iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

How to edit a sent iMessage

• Open The messaging app and find iMessage you want to change
• Long press per message
• A pop-up menu will appear; touch Edit.
• Adjust the text as needed
• Touch blue tick to confirm your changes

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Steps to edit a sent iMessage (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Important notes about editing a sent iMessage

• You have 15 minutes after sending a message to edit it.
• You can edit the same message up to five times.
• The recipient will see an “Edited” label on any modified messages, allowing them to see the original text if they choose.

How to Unsend an iMessage

• Just like editing, start by opening The messaging app and finding the message.
• Long press per message
• In the pop-up menu, choose Cancel the send
• The message will disappear both on your device and on the recipient’s screen.

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Steps to unsend an iMessage (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Key considerations about unsending an iMessage

• You only have two minutes after sending a message to cancel it.
• The recipient may still see a notification that you have unsent a message.
• This feature only works for iMessages (blue bubbles), no SMS (green bubbles).

Limitations you should know

While these features are incredibly useful, they come with some limitations.

• Both you and the recipient must use iOS 16 or later for full functionality.
• If the recipient is on an older version or using a non-Apple device, your edits or pullbacks may not work as intended.

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Kurt’s main takeaways

With these simple steps, you can easily correct mistakes or retract messages you might regret sending. The ability to edit and unsend messages is a welcome addition for anyone who has ever felt that feeling of regret after hitting send.

What other messaging features would you like to see added to iMessage or other messaging apps in the future? Let us know by writing to Cyberguy.com/Contact.

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