No more spamming: WhatsApp's 'Delete messages' feature will erase older group posts automatically

The feature is currently available only for group conversations.

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The delete messages feature, which has already been tested for groups, has finally arrived on beta for Android in the 2.19.348 update.
2020 could be the of exciting updates for messaging app WhatsApp. While dark mode has been rolled out for some users, a disappearing messages feature for the Facebook-owned app has been under speculation for a long time now. The delete messages feature, which has already been tested for groups, has finally arrived on beta for Android in the 2.19.348 update.

The feature, which is currently available for only group chats, has now added a duration to how long the messages will appear before they are deleted, reports WABetaInfo. The feature is also visible on beta for iOS since the 2.20.10.23 update.

Only accessible to group admins, the feature will allow users to set a time for messages to delete automatically. It will also be beneficial for groups where messages are exchanged often. Enabling the feature will erase older messages automatically after a stipulated time.


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