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WhatsApp Update: Big news for WhatsApp users! Now you can only view a message once; learn how to use it
WhatsApp is rolling out a crucial feature for its users' privacy. The 'View Once' feature, which was previously available for photos, videos, and voice messages, will now be available for text messages as well. This means the sender will only be able to read the message once. After that, the message will automatically disappear.
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Currently, this new feature has begun rolling out to select Android beta users. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the rollout of this feature has begun in WhatsApp's Android beta version 2.26.45.6. However, not all beta users have received this feature yet. This feature is expected to gradually reach more users in the coming weeks.
How to send View Once text message?
Once this feature is available on your WhatsApp account, first open the person's chat. Then type your message as usual. After typing, press and hold the green Send button. A menu will appear on your screen. You can send the message by selecting the 'View Once' option.
The message will disappear after being read.
A text message sent using the View Once method will not be directly visible to the other person in a normal chat. To do this, the other person will need to tap the message. After that, the message will open on a separate screen. Once the message is read and closed, it cannot be opened again.
Once the message is opened, a notification will appear in the chat. Furthermore, if Read Receipts is enabled, the sender will also be notified that the other person has read the message. After that, the message will disappear from both sides of the chat.
Screenshots cannot be taken or messages cannot be copied.
The most important aspect of this feature is privacy. WhatsApp will prevent screenshots and screen recordings while reading View Once text messages. Furthermore, the associated message cannot be copied, saved, or forwarded to other chats. This feature can be useful for sending temporary passwords, OTPs, or sensitive personal information. This can reduce the worry of private information remaining in chats forever.
When will iPhone users get this feature?
Currently, this feature is only available to select Android beta users. WhatsApp hasn't officially announced when it will be rolled out to all Android users. Furthermore, there's no clear information about the feature's availability or launch date for iPhone users.
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