May 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
WhatsApp is experimenting with a feature that automatically deletes messages after the recipient reads them. Discovered in the latest iOS beta, the option allows users to set a secondary timer of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours after reading. Unread messages vanish after 24 hours. This move aligns with growing privacy concerns and competition from apps like Signal and Telegram.
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