K
Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 18, 2026
21h ago
WhatsApp to Let Users Recover Deleted Messages in New Feature

The feature will most likely have a huge impact on the Kenyan population, with an estimated 55 per cent of people active on social media, and with an estimated 48.7 people with smartphones...
✨ Key Highlights
WhatsApp is testing a new "After Reading" feature for disappearing messages on both Android and iPhone. This update aims to resolve issues where messages disappear before users can read them.
- The deletion countdown for messages will now only begin after a recipient views them, with customisable timers of 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours.
- The feature is being rolled out by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp.
- Unread messages will still be automatically deleted after 24 hours for security.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Advertisement
Related News
Advertisement

