By Julian Castillo
28 Oct 2023, 16:58 PM EDT
WhatsApp continues its constant evolution with a long-awaited feature in its latest beta update for Android 2.23.7.8 and iOS 23.21.1.73: View Once mode for voice memos! This new feature promises to change the way we share voice messages, adding an extra layer of privacy our users have been waiting for.
The function of View once mode for voice memos allows you to send voice messages that They will disappear automatically after the recipient has heard them. It’s like sending a message in a time capsule, but even better, as it ensures that no one can save, forward, or export your voice memos. This feature is perfect for protecting sensitive information and keeping your private conversations safe.
How does the new WhatsApp feature work?
When you’re recording a voice memo, you’ll notice a new lock-shaped icon inside the chat bar. Tapping this icon will activate View Once mode. Once you send the voice memo in this mode, the recipient can listen to it only once. After that, the voice memo will disappear forever, with no way to play it again. This greatly reduces the chance of your message falling into the wrong hands or being shared without your permission.
WhatsApp has taken an important step to give users greater control over their privacy in conversations. This feature ensures that no one else has access to your voice memos, and your messages remain secure and confidential. Your recipients won’t be able to save or record your voice memos, which means you have full control over the content you share.
To experience this new feature, You must be a beta tester and have the latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android installed from the Google Play Store or WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app. If you don’t have access yet, don’t worry; The feature is being rolled out gradually and will be available to more users soon.
Those who wish to try the new function should also take into account that since it is a feature that is in the testing phase, There is a possibility that it will not be implemented in the stable version of WhatsApp. This is something that usually happens with some updates that are either not well received or fail to integrate correctly with the app.
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