WhatsApp's new feature for Android to let users quote specific message

Zee Media Bureau

Using the new feature launched by mobile message app WhatsApp for Android beta testers, the user can quote a specific message and also reply on the same.

Android beta build (version 2.16.118) carries the feature.

The feature is available to both person-to-person chat and groups.

In order to use it one needs to select a specific message so as to quote in media or text form, followed by long-pressing of the message. It will result in a pop-up with Reply

Forward and Delete options will appear at the top.

Now select the Reply option and tyoe in the box and press send.