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What is new in WhatsApp latest upgrade
In the realm of instant messaging services, users are spoiled for choice with various options available. Despite the abundance of alternatives, a significant number continue to favor WhatsApp, a pioneering brand in this domain that has cultivated a strong sense of brand loyalty. Presently, WhatsApp is vigorously enhancing its platform by introducing a slew of new features. Recent weeks and months have witnessed a stream of updates to the app, including functionalities like sending uncompressed photos and videos, screen sharing during video calls, and more.
Adding to this lineup of updates is yet another new feature centered around voice notes, merging with an existing WhatsApp feature known as View Once. This integration now allows voice notes to adopt a Snapchat-like disposable format.
Although View Once isn’t a novel concept for WhatsApp—it was initially introduced in 2021 for photos and videos—it has now extended its functionality to encompass voice notes.
This advancement is particularly welcome for voice note enthusiasts as it marks the end of voice notes lingering indefinitely in chat histories. Whether the content of the voice note was sensitive, embarrassing, or time-sensitive, it can now be removed from the chat records. Check here to see how you can protect your WhatsApp chats.
WhatsApp highlights several potential uses for this feature. For instance, it could be handy when sharing sensitive information like card details, ensuring they aren’t permanently stored on the recipient’s device. Similarly, it could aid in keeping surprise plans confidential. This versatile new feature has various potential applications.
The update is currently being gradually rolled out across devices, so if it’s not visible on your device immediately, there’s no need to fret.
