It was discovered that WhatsApp is preparing to implement a feature that would allow users to disguise their online status. Users will be able to select who may see when they are online on the instant messaging app using this feature. It’s likely to be included in a subsequent version.
Separately, it has been claimed that the Meta-owned firm is extending the time restriction for some beta testers to remove messages. WhatsApp for Android beta 2.22.15.8, which is accessible through the Google Play Beta program, features the feature. Additionally, a fully working context menu for Windows beta is reportedly being rolled out by WhatsApp.
According to a report by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the messaging app, which is owned by Meta, is working on a feature that would allow users to hide their online status from certain contacts.
Once available, this functionality will allow users to choose who may view their online status directly from WhatsApp Privacy Settings. A snapshot of the updated privacy setting functionality is included in the report. According to rumors, this feature is being worked on and will probably become accessible in a later version.
In similar news, it has been claimed that WhatsApp is revising the time frame for message deletion for all users. The messaging app is reportedly sending out the upgrade with the 2.22.15.8 beta for Android through the Google Play Beta program. According to the source, WhatsApp is raising the time limit for the “Delete for Everyone” function from the current one hour, eight minutes, and 16 seconds time choices to two days and 12 hours. Users might remove messages that were sent in error with the longer time frame.
On Windows beta, a new context menu has been released in addition to the option to conceal the online status and time limit extension. Users who have downloaded the newest WhatsApp beta version 2.2225.2.70 for Windows from the Microsoft Store can utilize this functionality.
The report provides a snapshot of the updated context menu to help users understand the shortcuts available. The paste, undo, and select all text options are there, as seen in the screenshot. You may format the text to be bold or italic. Before the official release, improvements to the functionality are anticipated.
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