WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows messages to disappear after they have been read. Users can set a timer for messages to vanish 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours after being read, adding an extra layer of privacy. This feature is currently available to some beta testers and may soon be released more broadly.
- ▪WhatsApp is working on a feature that allows messages to disappear after being read.
- ▪Users can choose to set a timer for messages to vanish 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours after reading.
- ▪The feature is currently available to some beta testers and may be released to a wider audience soon.
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