After rolling out the payment, WhatsApp It is reportedly working to extend the time limit for the in-app feature ‘Delete for Everyone’. This feature is widely used by those who accidentally or intentionally send texts, images, gifs, videos etc. to a user or group. ‘Delete for all’ allows the message to be deleted, regardless of whether the receiver has downloaded or viewed it. WhatsApp is owned by Facebook which has announced to change its name to ‘Meta’ to enter the metaverse.
WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp feature tracker, reports that based on the details found in WhatsApp for Android beta v2.21.23.1, the time limit for the ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature could be extended indefinitely from a time limit of 4,096 seconds . Introduced in 2018.
Another report by WABetaInfo mentions that WhatsApp on iOS is getting a new video playback interface. This will allow users to play the video in fullscreen, or close the picture-in-picture window. Some iOS beta testers have reportedly started receiving this functionality on v2.21.220.15 of the app. It was introduced in beta version for Android devices late last month. In addition, the tracker reports that some iOS beta testers may notice a change in the way YouTube videos are played in WhatsApp. These videos will automatically appear in fullscreen mode.
He also noted that since the feature is still under development, and until beta testers arrive, it should be taken with a pinch of salt. There is also no information about the release timeline for this upcoming feature.
Just a few days ago, WhatsApp rolled out Payments for users in India. This instant messaging app allows users to send and receive money using the BHIM UPI interface. WhatsApp is targeting Paytm, PhonePe and Google Pay with payments in India.
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