WHATSAPP INTRODUCES DISAPPEARING VOICE NOTES; HERE IS HOW TO USE THIS NEW FEATURE

Fri 08 December 2023:

Meta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp has just introduced a new feature called View Once for voice messages, which allows users to send voice messages that disappear once they have been listened to. In a blog post, WhatsApp announced the new feature, saying that it is similar to the View Once feature that was introduced for photos and videos in 2021.

The feature can be handy for sharing sensitive information like credit card details or sending surprise messages meant for a single listen.

Different Identification

View Once voice messages are easily identifiable with a “one-time” icon, similar to the recognition for View Once photos and videos. Notably, these voice messages can only be played once.

End-to-End Encryption

The platform assures users that all personal messages, including “view once” voice messages, are end-to-end encrypted by default.

How to Send a “View Once” Voice Message

To send a view once voice message:

Open an individual or group chat.
Tap the microphone.
Swipe up to lock the recording.
Hold the record button.
When the button turns green, you are in view once mode.
Tap the send button.
If read receipts are enabled, you’ll see an opened receipt when the recipient listens to your view once voice message.

Important Details to Note

View once messages need to be selected each time you send them.
Once viewed, these voice messages cannot be replayed.
Recipients must have read receipts enabled to confirm if the message was opened.
Messages won’t be saved to the recipient’s device and cannot be recorded.
Voice messages must be opened within 14 days; otherwise, they expire.
No forwarding, saving, starring, or sharing of view once voice messages are allowed.
Restoring voice messages that haven’t been opened during backup is possible, but once opened, they can’t be included in the backup.
Screenshotting any media received, including voice messages, is not allowed.

The introduction of disappearing voice messages is the latest in a series of privacy-focused features that WhatsApp has introduced in recent years. In addition to View Once photos and videos, WhatsApp also offers end-to-end encryption for all messages and calls, as well as the ability to delete messages for everyone in a chat. A couple of days back, WhatsApp also rolled out the Secret Code feature for all users. The feature lets users create a unique password with words or emojis to secure their chats.

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