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May 18, 2026
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WhatsApp to Let Users Recover Deleted Messages in New Feature

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...

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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.

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