The voice messages sent using this feature will automatically delete after 14 days if they haven't been listened to.
WhatsApp has been adding several new features to enhance user privacy and security, including Chat Lock, secret codes for Chat Lock, and automated security codes.
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to send self-destructing voice messages.
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature that allows users to send self-destructing voice messages. This feature, known as 'View Once', is designed to enhance privacy and security for users. The voice messages sent using this feature will automatically delete after 14 days if they haven't been listened to. They are marked with an icon indicating that they can only be played once.
The introduction of this feature is part of a broader effort by WhatsApp to bolster user privacy and security. The company has been adding several new features, including Chat Lock, secret codes for Chat Lock, and automated security codes. These features are designed to prevent voice messages from taking up unnecessary storage on users' phones and to ensure that sensitive information isn't retained in digital form.
The 'View Once' voice messages are protected with end-to-end encryption, and recipients can listen to the message as many times as they like within the app. However, they cannot take screenshots, share, or forward the message. This update aligns with Meta's focus on privacy and security across its social platforms.
WhatsApp is also introducing extra checks for moving accounts to another device, further enhancing the security of user data. This is the latest in a series of privacy-focused features that WhatsApp has introduced to keep user conversations private and secure.
WhatsApp has been adding several new features to enhance user privacy and security, including Chat Lock, secret codes for Chat Lock, and automated security codes.
The company is also introducing extra checks for moving accounts to another device.