WhatsApp disables one-time viewing feature for these users

Why has WhatsApp disabled the one-time viewing feature on the desktop?

As per the report, the decision to remove the one-time feature from the desktop is due to its compatibility with the screenshot blocking feature. This adds an extra layer of security when the user sends a message once.

While a user cannot take a one-time screenshot of Messages on their smartphone, they can open Messages once on their desktop to take a screenshot. This could result in breach of confidentiality of the sender. With the new changes, WhatsApp ensures that the recipient is unable to take a screenshot of the message once it is on the desktop.

However, they can still take a screenshot of a message’s view at once using a secondary phone. Therefore, it is advised to be careful while sending a message or media once a view on WhatsApp to other users.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has introduced four new features to enhance the user experience. This includes the ability to create in-chat polls with Communities on WhatsApp feature, 32-person video calling, groups of up to 1024 users.

whatsapp community There is a major update rolling out to the instant messaging app. These are close-knit groups that need more tools to organize and manage their interactions. Communities such as neighborhood, parents at school and workplace can now combine multiple groups together under one umbrella to conduct group conversations on WhatsApp. Group admins will be responsible for creating and managing the community on WhatsApp. In addition, admins can choose which groups to become part of their community by creating new groups or adding to existing ones.