LENGKONG, AYOBANDUNG.COM — Whatsapp is currently testing a new feature called view once. With this feature, the recipient can view the photo or video and it will disappear as soon as they close it. This kind of message doesn’t get preview in notification shade or lock screen.
WhatsApp introduced disappearing messages in November 2020. This feature allows users to send text, images and other media, then it will be automatically deleted after seven days. But for some people 7 days may be too long.
Reporting from GSMArena, Thursday, July 1, 2021, View Once messages can be sent in individual and group chats. The feature is activated by tapping the circled 1 mark in the text box.
Interestingly, this feature works even if the receiving app doesn’t support it yet. The message will disappear after the first display. This is great Because currently only the beta version of the Android app (2.21.14.3) supports sending such messages.
However, keep in mind that WhatsApp does not protect View Once messages from screenshots or screen recordings. This application will not even notify the user when the recipient catches the message.
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