Enhanced security: WhatsApp unveils ‘View Once’ feature for voice notes

WEB DESK: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp asserts itself as the ultimate secure platform for online conversations, consistently enhancing its security features.

In its ongoing commitment to safeguarding user interactions, WhatsApp has introduced the “view once” option for voice messages, aligning with the successful implementation of a similar feature for images to prevent misuse.

The “say it once, play it once” mantra now extends to voice notes, allowing users to opt for the ‘view once’ setting when sharing audio messages, thereby adding an extra layer of protection.

This development was announced through an official post on WhatsApp’s X (formerly Twitter) account, accompanied by an informative slideshow video elucidating the intricacies of the new feature.

By utilising the ‘view once’ option for voice notes, users gain unprecedented choice and control over their shared content.

This ensures a private sharing experience, as recipients are restricted from saving, forwarding, or replaying the voice messages beyond a single instance.

This innovative feature not only enhances user privacy but also facilitates the secure transmission of sensitive information.

Users can now communicate with confidence, free from concerns about their data being stored or shared with unintended third parties.

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