iMessage has come a long way since its introduction in 2011, but Apples
messaging service is still behind competitors like WhatsApp and Telegram in
some aspects. But now the company might be working on exciting new features
for iMessage, as a new patent from Apple reveals an option to edit messages
after theyve been sent.
The patent was filed by Apple in December 2019 and
<http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=%2Fneta
html%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.html&r#&p=1&f=G&lP&d=PG01&S1=(apple.AANM.+AND+20
200430.PD.)&OSªnm/apple+and+pd/4/30/2020&RS=(AANM/apple+AND+PD/20200430)%3
Cbr%20/%3E%0D%0A> published today by the United States Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO), which suggests that Apple may be planning to introduce some
of these changes with iOS 14. First noted by
<https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/04/30/apple-looks-to-make-editing-sent
-messages-possible-at-last> AppleInsider, the document shows how the option
to edit messages sent over iMessage would look like.
Apple claims that offering this option to users will provide a better
messaging experience, as there will be no need to resend a new text to
correct what was previously written.
There is a need for electronic devices with improved methods and interfaces
for editing sent messages. Such methods and interfaces may complement or
replace conventional methods for editing sent messages. Such methods and
interfaces reduce the number, extent, and or the nature of the inputs from a
user and produce a more efficient human-machine interface.
Based on patent mockups, the option to edit sent messages will appear in the
action menu by long-pressing on a message. Then, the user can correct the
text or even change it completely. In order to avoid misunderstandings, the
Messages app will indicate that a message has been edited, and the recipient
will be able to see the original text.
In addition to editing sent messages, Apple also mentions private messages
and translate foreign language text as part of the improvements theyre
working on for iMessage in its latest patent. Its important to note,
however, that Apple sometimes registers patents for products and features
that are never officially released.
Id particularly love to see those options on iMessage. Right now, my
favorite messaging app is Telegram due to integration with bots, options to
edit and delete sent messages, auto-deleting chats, quotes, mentions, and
more. I do like using iMessage to chat with friends and family, but I feel
that the lack of features keeps it unattractive for work purposes.
By <https://9to5mac.com/author/filipeesposito/> Filipe Espósito
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