WhatsApp rolling out the default message timer for Android smartphones
In September 2021, WhatsApp announced the default disappearing message timer for users allowing them to set all the individual chats on disappearing mode. This is a default function and users can manually disable it if won’t feel convenient using it.
It’s one of the privacy features that automatically deletes messages, media, and links in chat after a set duration of time. Besides, this update has brought chances in two sections that are shown in the preview image below.
(Image Credit: WABetaInfo)
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You can clearly see in the image, users will be getting two new options for disappearing duration- 24 hours and 90 days. Furthermore, the new default message timer is introduced in the WhatsApp chat settings.
If you enable this function, the messages will be removed after the set duration for the new contacts and chat. Still, it won’t affect the existing conversion and keep them conserved. Besides, if you want to check this feature whether it enabling in your device or not- Open WhatsApp>> Select any chat>> tap on the name and here you can see the disappearing mode. Tap on this function to see the changes.
Availability:
WhatsApp beta for Android with 2.21.21.3 version is installing this function in the device. However, only specific Android beta testers are receiving this feature at present. Anyhow, if you’re on the same version and don’t have access to this feature, kindly wait for the next update.
Previous Update:
After announcing the “My contacts except“option for WhatsApp last seen, the team is developing it for the profile picture. Now, users will be able to hide their profiles from some individuals in their contact records.
(Source- WABetaInfo)
