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WhatsApp’s New Privacy Feature Coming Soon
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could make chatting more private than ever.
According to reports, the company is testing a feature called ‘After Reading’, which will automatically delete messages shortly after they are read.
Right now, WhatsApp already offers disappearing messages, where users can choose a timer of 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days. But this new feature takes privacy to the next level.
How ‘After Reading’ Feature Will Work
With this new feature, a message will disappear from both users’ chats within 15 minutes after it is read.
If the message is not opened, it will stay in the chat for about 24 hours, and then it will automatically delete itself.
One interesting point is that this feature will work even if read receipts (blue ticks) are turned off.
This means the system will still track when a message is opened and remove it accordingly.
Why This Feature Is Important
This feature can be very useful for sharing sensitive information like OTPs, passwords, or verification codes.
Since messages won’t stay in chats for long, it reduces the risk of someone accessing your private information later. This makes conversations much more secure.
Still in Testing Phase
The ‘After Reading’ feature has been spotted in WhatsApp’s Android beta version 2.26.12.2.
However, it is not available to all users yet.
The company is currently testing it, and it may roll out to everyone in the future.
This feature is expected to be an improved version of the existing View Once option, which already allows photos, videos, and voice notes to be seen only once.
Overall, this upcoming feature could be a big step toward making WhatsApp chats more private and secure for users.
