WhatsApp will now let individuals dangle on to non permanent messages - however it would alert the sender and provides them the facility to decide on the destiny of the message.

The disappearing messages operate means messages mechanically delete after 24 hours, seven days, or 90 days.

But a brand new operate referred to as "keep in chat" lets customers determine messages they wish to maintain.

The sender will likely be notified when somebody tries to avoid wasting a message and the facility to veto that save lies of their fingers.

"We believe if you've sent the message, it's your choice whether others in the chat can keep it for later," WhatsApp stated in an announcement.

If the sender decides their message cannot be saved, "your decision is final", WhatsApp stated.

"No one else can keep it and the message will be deleted when the timer expires. This way you have the final say on how messages you send are protected."

Messages which were saved will likely be famous with a bookmark icon and organised by chat within the Kept Messages folder.

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The firm stated it hoped the replace would give customers extra flexibility.

It will likely be rolled out globally within the coming weeks.

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