WhatsApp testing view-once mode for photos and videos like SnapchatIt would mean photos and videos disappear once they've been seen.
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WhatsApp could be about to get one of Snapchat's biggest features on iOS.
The company is currently beta-testing a new view-once mode for photos and videos.
It would mean content disappears once viewed by the receiver.
WhatsApp, one of the best messaging apps available on iOS could be about to get one of Snapchat's biggest features after the company reportedly started beta-testing a 'view once' mode.
From WABetaInfo:
After releasing an update for WhatsApp beta for Android, bringing the possibility to send photos and videos using a view once mode, WhatsApp is finally introducing the same feature for all iOS beta users today, thanks to the 2.21.140.9 beta update from TestFlight.
As the report explains, the feature, which is already available on Android, lets people send photos and videos that disappear as soon as the recipient has opened it. It doesn't stop people from taking screenshot...
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WhatsApp testing view-once mode for photos and videos like Snapchat
