O Whatsapp released a new message preview function for users. Now, it will be possible to forward a medium and program its “self-destruction”. The novelty was previously announced, still in the testing phase, but is now available to definitive users.
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Expected by many fans of the messenger, the “single view” tool is being distributed little by little. Users can now send media (photos and videos) that are deleted after viewing. That is, the recipient can only see the file once.
How does WhatsApp's "single view" feature work?
There are a few things you need to know before understanding how the new messaging option works.
- WhatsApp will alert the user when other people see their photo or video. This occurs even if read receipt is disabled.
- WhatsApp will show a message once the media is clicked by the recipient.
- The “self-destruction” of the file does not prevent it from being saved by the target contact. It is possible to print or even download the media.
- Media data can be accessed if the media is saved. So you can see the time, date, etc.
- If message is sent in groups, blocked contacts will be able to see it. This already occurs with media sent by conventional motorcycle. So be careful.
- Even those who do not currently have the feature active will be able to view the image or video.
Here’s how to enable the “single view” feature within WhatsApp:
Now that the guidelines have been passed, follow the step by step to activate the feature:
- Open the application;
- Join the conversation or group you want to send the self-destructing media to;
- In the typing area, tap the paperclip icon;
- Tap on the “Gallery” option;
- Select the file you want to share;
- On the send screen, tap the button with the number 1 to enable the feature;
- Once this is done, tap the “little arrow” to complete.
Now, you can use the new WhatsApp function. Initially, the news will be available for the Web and Desktop version of the messenger. However, soon the mobile version should receive the long-awaited tools.