WhatsApp may add more durations for disappearing messages

Madhu Balaji Updated - March 30, 2023 at 03:09 PM.

WhatsApp is working to introduce the feature on desktops, may extend it to Android, iOS.

WhatsApp is working to bring more durations for disappearing messages. At present, the instant messaging platform supports three durations for disappearing messages: 24 hours, 7 days and 90 days.

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Based on the screenshot shared by the platform tracker WABetaInfo, the platform is working on several new durations under the ‘more options’ menu. It is set to include options such as 1 year, 180 days, 60 days, 30 days, 21 days, 14 days, 6 days, 5 days, 4 days, 3 days, 2 days, 12 hours, 6 hours, 3 hours, and 1 hour.

The messaging platform is said to be working on implementing new durations in a future update of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android, in addition to the desktop version. 

Meanwhile, the platform is also developing a new feature called audio chats for users to initiate audio conversations within chats. 

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Published on March 30, 2023 09:39

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