WhatsApp Testing 'View Once' Feature for Windows s 2x1z4o New Pop-Up Menu for Phone Numbers in Chats

WhatsApp for Windows beta 2.2212.2.0 has been released with the ability to view photos and videos shared using the ‘View Once’ feature. 441537

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 1 April 2022 13:21 IST

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WhatsApp introduced its 'View Once' feature for mobile s last year

Highlights

WhatsApp beta testers have received a new Windows release
The instant messaging app has brought new options for phone numbers
WhatsApp has also brought a bug-fix release for beta testers on Android

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WhatsApp has started testing a new 'View Once' feature on Windows to let s have the ability to access photos and videos that are meant to be viewed once on the app. It was spotted on a beta release of WhatsApp's Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app that is currently meant for testing purposes. WhatsApp has also separately started testing a new pop-up menu for phone numbers you get in a message to let you choose between dialling the number or adding it to s by tapping on it in the chat.

As WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for Windows beta 2.2212.2.0 has been released for early testers with the ability to view photos and videos shared using the 'View Once' feature. The beta version, though, doesn't include the option to send media content that can be viewed once.

WhatsApp for Windows is seen to be rolling out 'View Once' feature for beta testers
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

The 'View Once' feature was iPhone s last year. It allows s to make the photos and videos they share on WhatsApp disappear from the chat once they are viewed by the recipient. The photos and videos shared using the feature can, however, be saved by the recipient by simply taking their screenshots or screen recording on their devices.

Alongside the beta release for Windows beta testers, WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.8.11 has been released with the pop-up menu that appears once you tap a phone number available in the chat. It gives you the option to dial the number directly using the default app or add it to your s list.

In case the phone number is already active on WhatsApp, the menu gives s the ability to chat directly with its .

WABetaInfo reports that the new pop-up menu is rolling out to some beta testers. A screenshot showing the experience has also been shared by the site. Exact details on when the feature will be available to regular s are yet to be revealed, though.

WhatsApp for Android is spotted testing a new pop-up menu to show options for phone numbers
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

Normally, WhatsApp takes s to the default dialler app once they tap a phone number in the chat.

WABetaInfo has separately reported that WhatsApp has fixed an issue that was resulting in the chat button to appear wrongly in the chats list. It is a part of WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.22.8.10.

The beta release also shows a green dot in WhatsApp Settings to inform testers about checking the reminder for its of Service update in India. The update is a part of obligations that WhatsApp and other social media companies have due to the new IT rules in the country.

Earlier this week, WhatsApp iOS 15 and later versions.

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