WhatsApp testing new feature for Disappearing Messages with additional durations up to one year

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WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature that will add 15 more durations for Disappearing Messages.

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The feature will allow users to set messages to disappear after 24 hours, seven days, 30 days, 90 days, or even a year.

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The new durations that are being tested include 8 hours, 12 hours, 16 hours, 18 hours, and 1 week with more options expected in the future.

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Disappearing messages can be enabled in individual or group chats, and once turned on, new messages sent in the chat will disappear after the selected duration.

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This feature aims to provide more control to users over their conversations and increase privacy by making messages automatically disappear.

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It is not yet clear when this feature will be officially released, as it is still being tested in the beta version of the app.

WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to send disappearing photos and videos.

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The new feature is expected to help users share more sensitive information without the fear of it being stored on the recipient's device.

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