WhatsApp’s unique media view aims to improve users’ memory storage and provide more privacy
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NS The whatsapp On Tuesday 3 it was announced that the messaging application received the function of photos that disappear from the conversation after a user views them. The novelty was revealed precisely on the day the fleets began. Twitter, was closed by the platform after a weekend of “nudists”.
As if they “clicked, looked and disappeared”, the messenger will place an icon with the number 1 on the user’s screen, to indicate that this image or video can only be viewed once. After the media is displayed, the phrase “Open Message” will be displayed, similar to what is in a file Instagram In private conversations in the application.
WhatsApp hopes the tool will help improve users’ mobile memory storage. “Not everything we share has to become a permanent digital record. On many devices, a single photo can occupy storage space forever, ”the company explained in a statement.
Additionally, the messaging app notes that it expects users to be able to share quick reactions or sensitive content, such as a Wi-Fi password.
Automatic photo deletion will be implemented for all users who update the app this week.
How to use the single view feature in WhatsApp
When uploading an image, in the Add Title field, the user can click the number 1 icon in the right corner of the screen. Then a warning will appear saying it is an image of a width.
In conversation, the recipient will not be able to see the content unless they touch the file and hold their finger on the screen. When editing, the file will be automatically deleted and the following message will appear: “Message open”.
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