Whatsapp is continuously making updates to its feature to provide a seamless experience to users. The recent update is done in the View Once a feature of Whatsapp.
Now, users cannot take screenshots of the messages sent or received after enabling this feature. This update will definitely bring a huge difference in how WhatsApp was used before and how it will be used in the future.
Why did Whatsapp Update View Once Feature?
via:socialnation
The view once the feature was rolled out to benefit users who want to send photos and videos for only one-time view purposes. However, this gave users a new way to save messages or media on their mobile phones.
They take screenshots thus nullifying the core idea behind the launching of the view once feature. After identifying the problem among users, Whatsapp started working on blocking the screenshot feature.
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However, the screenshot restricting feature is not live right now but soon it will be. This will add an extra layer of protection to the user’s privacy and prevent the receiver to save messages through screenshots.
Once the feature is roll-out, here is how users can take advantage of it:
How to Use Whatsapp New View Once Feature?
- First of all, update your WhatsApp version. This is for both Android and iOS users.
- Now choose a photo or video you want to send to another Whatsapp user.
- Click on the small icon next to the ‘Add a caption button. This will set the photo to view once mode.
- Send the photo
Now, recipients won’t be able to click screenshots even if they want to as WhatsApp has disabled the screenshot feature.
Besides this, WhatsApp has been working on different new features and has already rolled out several new ones.
One of WhatsApp’s new features allows group members to leave a group they wish to without notifying other users in the group.
It will be very beneficial for those who want to get rid of annoying groups but at the same time don’t want anyone to know about their exit.
Another recent update allows users to enhance their privacy by allowing only a desired contact to see their status, story, and profile photo.