WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to allow users to share voice notes with view once mode enabled for added privacy. This feature is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store and WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | View once mode for voice notes |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | Android: WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.15 and 2.23.22.4 are marked as two compatible updates. iOS: WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.21.1.73 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it's rolling out to more users over the coming days. |
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VIEW ONCE MODE FOR VOICE NOTES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.7.8 update, we shared the details about the ability to set view once mode to voice notes. With this feature, it is possible to share voice notes with greater privacy. Specifically, voice notes shared with this mode they cannot be saved, forwarded, and exported.
After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.22.4 update from the Google Play Store and the WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.21.1.73 update from the TestFlight app, some beta testers may finally experiment with this feature starting today!
As you can see in this screenshot, a new view once icon is available within the chat bar while recording a voice note with a lock. When you tap this icon, the voice note will be sent in view once mode. The recipient cannot export, forward, save, and record it. After sending the voice note with the view once mode enabled, you won't be able to listen to it and the recipient can no longer listen to the voice note after dismissing it. This mode provides a new layer of privacy for confidential information, as it minimizes the chances of unauthorized access.
This feature empowers users with added control and privacy when sharing voice notes. This is due to the new privacy layer it offers. These voice notes cannot be exported, forwarded, or shared with others. This finally eliminates the risk of your personal information being forwarded to other users. As a result, this feature adds an important layer of privacy to your messages. In addition, the recipient won't be able to save or record your voice notes.
The feature to set the view once mode to voice notes is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store and WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days.
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