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WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Shorter Disappearing Messages Timers
WhatsApp launched the Disappearing Messages feature in November 2020. Initially, the company only allowed users to either turn the feature on or off, with the messages getting automatically deleted after seven days. WhatsApp later started rolling out timers for the same, where people could choose to get their messages to disappear as early as 24 hours. Now, the company is reportedly working on offering even shorter timers for disappearing messag…
In the future, WhatsApp will offer new short timers. The messages will be deleted within short intervals.
WhatsApp plans to expand its disappearing message options to include 1 hour and 12 hours. This means users will be able to choose to have a sent message disappear almost immediately. This is especially useful when sharing sensitive information. WhatsApp Meta is working on implementing the new feature in the beta version of the app for Android devices. Currently, users can choose to have messages disappear for 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days. It tu…
At the moment, 24 hours is the shortest time you can set in WhatsApp for self-extinguishing messages. But that doesn't remain the same as a new test reveals. WhatsApp is testing more options, especially for shorter time windows. A new look reveals that there will probably be at least two new time windows. A really short timer for just one hour and another timer for 12 hours. Especially the short timer is ideal for chats with sensitive data, whic…
WhatsApp Expands Disappearing Messages Options With Short Timers
Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. WhatsApp is once again working on improving its disappearing messages feature. The latest beta update for Android (version 2.25.24.18) reveals that the app is adding more options for message expiration. At the moment, disappearing messages only support three durations: 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days. But WhatsApp is now planning to introduce shorter timers for disappearing messages. Soon…
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