WhatsApp introduced a new feature for the release Web: Received photos and videos will self-destruct after being viewed.
On WhatsApp Web, photos and videos self-destruct
In the latest beta of the Windows app the possibility of send photos and videos by setting them as “viewable only once”. This option, already active for some time on Android and iOS, allows you to send sensitive or temporary contents without them being saved in the device’s memory.
After adding it on mobile devices, the ability to self-destruct photos and videos finally arrives in the Web version of WhatsApp. It is currently available for some beta testers, but the rollout for everyone is expected in the coming weeks.
What is the new option on WhatsApp Web for?
This innovation will allow you to send ephemeral content with greater control and privacy, preventing it from remaining stored on your computer. Furthermore, will help save storage space. In addition to this, WhatsApp recently also introduced the quick link to access AI-enhanced chats on iOS. We are also testing the ability to use your email address instead of your phone number for account verification.
WhatsApp opens up to cross-platform messaging
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has taken the first step towards implementing cross-platform messaging. In fact, the most recent beta version (analyzed by WABetaInfo) features a new screen called “Third Party Chat”.
Although in the beta version of WhatsApp for Android (v2.23.19.8) it is not yet possible to interact with this screen, this novelty represents a very clear signal: Meta is working to adapt to new EU regulations on digital markets. The goal is to make messaging possible between different platforms by March 2024.
This decision by Meta is a direct response to Digital Markets Act (DMA) of the European Union, which introduced rules aimed at keeping big tech companies in check, such as Meta, Apple and Microsoft. The DMA aims to ensure the openness of critical digital services and has mandated digital “gatekeepers” to allow cross-platform messaging between their apps.
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National newspaper