Whatsapp to have View Once photos and videos feature

WhatsApp is following Snapchat's vanishing photo and video option, which will auto-erase once they've been opened, giving users privacy choice. In the new feature of View Once photos and videos disappear from the chat after they’ve been opened, giving users even more control over their privacy.

As with all the personal messages you send on WhatsApp, View Once media is protected by end-to-end encryption so WhatsApp cannot see them. They will also be clearly marked with a new “one-time” icon.

After the media has been viewed, the message will appear as “opened” to avoid any confusion about what was happening in the chat at the time.