WhatsApp introduces View Once disappearing photos and videos

The Facebook-owned messaging giant confirmed it will begin rolling out the View Once feature this week.
WhatsApp introduces View Once disappearing photos and videos
WhatsApp users can now share photos and videos that disappear from message threads after being viewed once (WhatsApp/PA)
Wed, 04 Aug, 2021 - 15:00
Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent

WhatsApp users can now share photos and videos that disappear from message threads after being viewed once, with the firm claiming the new tool boosts user privacy.

The Facebook-owned messaging giant confirmed it will begin rolling out the View Once feature this week.

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