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"We are excited to announce that you can now send voice messages that will disappear once listened to," stated WhatsApp. This feature will provide users with added peace of mind when sharing sensitive information through voice messages like reading out your credit card details to a friend or planning a surprise.
To maintain consistency with the "View Once" feature for photos and videos, the "View Once" voice messages will be clearly marked with a special icon and can only be played once. WhatsApp ensures that all personal messages, including voice messages, are protected with end-to-end encryption by default. The introduction of the "View Once" feature is yet another example of WhatsApp's commitment to privacy innovation.
The rollout of the "View Once" voice messages will take place globally over the next few days, providing users worldwide with this enhanced privacy option.
In addition to this new feature, WhatsApp has also launched a secret code feature for millions of its users. This feature allows users to set a unique password, different from their phone unlock password, to provide an extra layer of privacy for their locked chats.
Send view once voice messages:
- Open an individual or group chat.
- Tap the microphone.
- Swipe up to lock the recording.
- Tap and hold record.
- Tap the view once button. When this turns green, you’re in view once mode.
- Tap send.
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