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WhatsApp launches a new facility called 'View Once' that can only watch photos and videos once

 

WhatsApp View Once feature

WhatsApp recently released and tested an important feature that it had been testing for a long time only for its beta users. After a long time of testing, the new View Once service has now been launched with a new update to make it commonly available to Android and iOS users. Let's see how to use this feature.

View Ones feature? What is that? What will this do?

The 'View Once' feature, which was much awaited by Android and iPhone users, is currently accessible to everyone. View Ones feature? What is that? What will this feature really do? What is the use of this? Let's see in its entirety. When using the view ones feature, the user at the opposite end can only watch the photo or video sent by users once.

Is Snapchat apps with the same feature? Is it true?


Snapchat and WhatsApp has same feature

Almost this new feature works exactly like the one on Snapchat Apps. It should be noted that a similar feature is available in Snapchat usage. Snapchat is one of the most popular apps around the world only for its view ones. Now that WhatsApp has introduced a similar feature, users using Snapchat are no longer more likely to use this View Ones feature through their WhatsApp.

Disappearing Message published in the last update


WhatsApp disappearing message feature

For those who don't know, WhatsApp has also introduced a disappearing message feature in its last update. This feature removes the message you send from your Chat Box when the user at the other end reads it. It is also worth noting that a similar feature has been in operation in Snapchat usage for a long time.

Who gets this new update?

The new View Once feature is currently available for iPhone users via this new WhatsApp update version 2.21.150. Similarly, for Android users, this feature is available for use with the new WhatsApp update version 2.21.14.24. It is available for download through the app store and Google Play Store. Just update your WhatsApp to use this feature.

What's special about the view ones feature?

Now let's look at the main highlight of this new feature, and a user can only see all the photos and videos shared using view ones. After they see the media message, it will automatically get out of the chat. Also, it is not stored in the recipient's photos or gallery.

Is there a possibility of a screenshot or screen recorder?

It is also worth noting that view once messages cannot be sent to another person via app. But it is likely to be recorded with a screenshot or screen recorder. Let's see how you use this feature. You can send this just as you send media files from your chat as usual. But, don't forget to click on the new '1' icon that appears near the Caption Bar before sending the file.

Tap only 1 icon

The media message you send to your contacts by tapping the 1 icon will be ready to send it to them under the view ones feature. By doing so, you can easily bring a photo or video under the view ones feature. Try this new feature and share your experience with us in the comment. Users using Snapchat are now expected to meet their requirements on WhatsApp.

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