Tech Oops, heres how to edit and unsend a message on iPhone before its too late Edit and unsend iMessages with ease Published November 13, 2024 6:00am EST close Oops, heres how to edit and unsend your messages on iPhone before its too late With the latest iOS updates, you can unsend your iMessages. We've all experienced that moment of panic after sending a text message, whether its a typo, an accidental send to the wrong person or something you wish you could take back.Thankfully, if you're an iPhone user, there's good news.With the latest iOS updates, you can edit or unsend your iMessages. Lets dive into how you can save yourself from potential embarrassment. Messages app on iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to edit a sent iMessageOpen theMessages app and find theiMessage you want to changeLong-press on the messageA pop-up menu will appear; tap on Edit.Adjust the text as neededTap theblue check mark to confirm your changesCLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Steps to edit a sent iMessage (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Important notes about editing a sent iMessageYou 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 view the original text if they choose.How to unsend an iMessageJust like editing, start by opening theMessages app and finding the message.Long-press on the messageIn the pop-up menu, chooseUndo SendThe message willvanish from both your device and the recipient's screen.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Steps to unsend an iMessage (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Key considerations about unsending an iMessageYou only have two minutes after sending a message to unsend it.The recipient may still see a notification that you unsent a message.This feature only works for iMessages (blue bubbles), not SMS texts (green bubbles).Limitations you should knowWhile these features are incredibly useful, they come with some limitations.Both you and the recipient must be using iOS 16 or later for full functionality.If the recipient is on an older version or using a non-Apple device, your edits or unsends may not work as intended.Kurt's key takeawaysWith these simple steps, you can easily correct mistakes or retract messages that you may regret sending. The ability to edit and unsend messages is a welcome addition for anyone who has ever felt that pang 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 us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurts free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.