06.04.2025 11:41
The world's most popular messaging app, WhatsApp, is officially closing a chapter. Approximately 3 billion users will no longer have media files automatically downloaded to their devices. With a new feature that will soon be available to all users, WhatsApp aims to provide more control and privacy over media sharing.
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One of the most widely used messaging applications in the world, WhatsApp, is introducing a new feature that will enhance chat security. The application will now prevent the automatic saving of media content such as photos and videos sent by users.
A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR USERS WILL BE PROVIDED
While WhatsApp already offers a similar security measure with the "disappearing messages" feature, this new feature allows users to share media in a more controlled manner. The application's new privacy step aims to ensure that users are in an environment where sensitive content is shared more securely.
MEDIA FILES WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADED
The new feature can be activated from the privacy settings menu. When the feature is enabled, media files sent will not be automatically downloaded to the recipient's device. However, while recipients will not be able to save this content, there will be options to take screenshots or save the media content with a different device. This indicates that the new feature provides only an additional layer of security and does not offer complete protection.
WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS SOON
The exact date for when this feature, which is still in the testing phase, will be officially released is not yet confirmed. However, WhatsApp has previously implemented privacy-focused updates quickly. Therefore, it is expected that the new feature will be made available to all users soon. With this new step, WhatsApp aims to provide its users with more control and privacy, especially in media sharing.
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