While WhatsApp is still recovering from the debate over new terms of service, its two billion users continue to test and add new features such as instant messaging and multimedia support. even the possibility of changing voice messages before sending them.
And this Wednesday, June 30, 2021, WhatsApp teams announced that a long-awaited feature has arrived in the app’s latest beta version 2.21.14.3. These are temporary or single-image messages made popular by a particular Snapchat. The principle remains the same: Images and videos sent using this feature can only be opened by the recipient once.. Also, there is no media preview.
WhatsApp copies Snapchat with temporary messages
The send bar has a new icon embodied by the circled number 1. Just tap to activate “Single View” mode. If this is your first time using the feature, a popup will appear to explain the principle. Also note that your recipient will be notified that the photo or video will be lost once opened.
But be careful It should be noted that this feature does not provide perfect security.. Messages may disappear after the first viewing, your recipient may take a screenshot of the photo or video or film it with another phone. In other words, think twice before sending highly sensitive data like military secrets or your Netflix password.
The function is currently available 2.21.14.3 beta version of WhatsApp app. Note that your addressee does not have to be of the same version to receive your temporary messages. Good, however, you must be on a fairly recent version of the app.otherwise you will see the following warning: “You have received a message, but your version of the WhatsApp app does not support it”. In this particular case, the user is prompted to update their app.
Source : Android Police
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