Overview
- Reporters have found the features in WhatsApp beta builds for Android and iOS, with sightings of Android betas including versions 2.26.24.5 and 2.26.19.9 during testing.
- The one-time text option would delete a plain-text message after it is opened and is designed for sharing sensitive items like passwords or access codes.
- WhatsApp's implementation is reported to block copying, forwarding, and screen captures or recordings while the one-time text is viewed to limit persistence and sharing.
- The green-dot indicator will appear on profile photos to show when a contact is active and will honor existing privacy settings so users who hide their online status do not appear active.
- Meta has not given a release date and plans a gradual rollout after further beta evaluation, and the change builds on WhatsApp's existing view-once tools that currently cover photos, videos and voice notes.