Another fantastic feature is coming to WhatsApp: messages will disappear after being viewed once..

For some time now, WhatsApp has been rolling out new features to enhance user privacy and security. As part of this effort, the company is introducing a new feature that allows users to send text messages that the recipient can view only once.

Once viewed, the text will automatically disappear. Previously, this functionality was available on WhatsApp only for photos, videos, and voice notes; now, the company is extending it to text messages as well.

According to a recent report by WABetaInfo, this new feature has currently been rolled out to Android beta users. It was spotted in the WhatsApp Android beta version 2.26.45.6. It is expected to become available to more beta users in the coming weeks, followed by a wider release to all users.

How will this new WhatsApp feature work?
With this feature, users can select the "View Once" option when sending sensitive information—such as passwords, OTPs, or other private details—to someone. To use it, open the chat with the intended recipient, type your message, and then long-press (hold down) the send button.

If the feature is available on your device, you will see two options on the screen: "Schedule Message" and "View Once." Select "View Once" and tap "OK" to proceed, then send the message.

No copying or screenshots allowed
Reports indicate that the recipient will not be able to copy, save, share, or forward "View Once" text messages. Furthermore, taking screenshots or performing in-app screen recordings will be blocked. Additionally, these messages will not appear in the standard chat window; instead, they will be displayed in a separate interface. As soon as the receiver reads the message, an 'Opened' status will appear, and the message will disappear from the chat for both users.

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