WhatsApp Launches View Once Voice Messages

WhatsApp Launches View Once Voice Messages; Here’s How They Work

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[{"selector":"#anim-3a68a65c-16fb-498a-b0f0-d3390778f13a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(80.03593072911472%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] A view-once icon appears against all voice notes that can played once.

[{"selector":"#anim-d3e038ba-3f3b-487e-961d-844e5aaa7e92 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(48.346113912552205%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The ability to send and receive view-once audio messages is rolling out on Android and iPhone.

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