WhatsApp expands disappearing messages tool

The update will also see users able to choose after how long messages disappear: 24 hours, seven days or 90 days
WhatsApp said the new feature is optional (WhatsApp)
WhatsApp said the new feature is optional (WhatsApp)
Tue, 07 Dec, 2021 - 10:42
Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent

WhatsApp users are being given the option to turn on disappearing messages by default when they start a new chat, the messaging platform has said.

The update will also see users able to choose after how long messages disappear: 24 hours, seven days or 90 days.

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