Lately, WhatsApp has been adding several new features to the platform to ensure that the instant messaging application remains the top player in its category. Now, the company is working on a feature that could prove to be helpful to many users.

The platform already allows users to delete a message sent to another user but there’s a limited time window of around one hour where the user can basically undo sending a message. Now, it is being reported that the company is testing a feature that could extend the window for deleting the message.

As of now, it is not known how long the “delete for everyone” feature will extend the time limit going forward but a report coming from WABetaInfo shows a prompt showing up for a message sent more than two months ago.

There’s a possibility that the company may have completely removed the time limit for deleting the message but that seems unlikely. We’ll have to wait for more information to surface online to know about the time limit.

It is also not known if the extended window for deleting messages will work for messages sent before the new feature gets rolled out or be available only for the messages that are sent after the feature is released.

If the company is actually planning to roll out this extended time limit for the “delete for everyone” feature for WhatsApp, then it will first be available to beta testers and will then be released to everyone in a stable build for Android as well as iOS.

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Vivo has confirmed that the company will be launching its new OriginOS in China on 18th November, which will replace the existing FunTouch OS user interface that we see on all of the company’s smartphones.

Now, ahead of officially unveiling the new mobile operating system, the Chinese company has started the beta testers recruitment process in its home country. Vivo has started accepting applications from those who are interested in beta testing the software.

The application process started on 12th November and will be open till 18th November. The company has confirmed that the shortlist will be published on 20th November while the unit shipments will being from 23rd November.

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The project is being developed under Origin Studio carries the tagline “Brave New World”, which confirms a complete rehaul of the user interface. Earlier reports have revealed that Vivo will be offering two different types of interface for the users — OriginOS and Stock Android. Interestingly, the users will be able to choose and switch between the two options.

The company had previously stated that the upcoming custom user interface will be available for Vivo’s existing smartphones as well. To know for sure which devices will be compatible with the OriginOS, we will have to wait for the official launch.

Vivo‘s upcoming OriginOS is set to get launched on 18th November at a special event in Shenzhen, China. The new system is said to have an Anthropomorphic design and aims to offer a new experience to the users. We will know what the company has planned to offer once it is officially announced in a few days.

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On August 16, Xiaomi will formally launch the long-awaited MIUI 6 OS and as of today, users may not enlist to participate in its beta tests.

Xiaomi announced in MIUI’s official Weibo account that users can sign up to participate in beta tests for the MIUI 6 in WeChats from today until the 15^th.

Please note that when you register, you have to provide information such as your profile name in the MIUI forum or your Xiaomi account number, your real name, your IMEI number, and a basic introduction of yourself. Xiaomi will select users to participate in the beta tests. Do not miss any important news about the MIUI 6 at this time.

The first batch of phones that Xiaomi will use for beta testing on August 16 includes the China Unicom and China Telecom versions of the Mi 3 and Mi 4. Other phones will be announced later.

Furthermore, users should remember that they will not get the MIUI 6 when it is launched on the 16^th as it will only go through beta testing. Open beta testing should start at around September.

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