WhatsApp's upcoming feature will auto-delete messages once they are read

Key points

• WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new privacy-focused feature, which is aimed at giving users more control over disappearing messages.
• The upcoming feature could allow messages to automatically vanish after the recipient reads them.
• The move is expected to add another layer of privacy for users who prefer more temporary conversations on the platform.
• According to a report by WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is testing a new “After reading” option for disappearing messages on iOS.
• The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.19.10.72 available through Apple’s TestFlight beta programme.