WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, recently introduced of a new feature that will enable users to set an expiry date for groups on the app. The feature is called Expiring Groups and is designed to provide enhanced user privacy.
With Expiring Groups, group admins can set a time limit for the group, after which it will automatically be deleted. This means that users can have temporary conversations without worrying about their data being stored on WhatsApp’s servers indefinitely.
The feature is expected to be particularly useful for businesses and organisations that use WhatsApp for temporary projects or events. Instead of manually deleting the group, admins can simply set an expiry date and let the group delete itself automatically.
To set an expiry date, group admins can simply access the Group Settings menu and select the option to set an expiration date. They can then choose the date and time when they want the group to expire. Users in the group will receive a notification when the group is about to expire, giving them the option to extend the group for another period or let it expire.
The Expiring Groups feature is the latest addition to WhatsApp’s privacy-focused features, which also includes end-to-end encryption and disappearing messages. The feature is expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users in the coming weeks.
The move comes as WhatsApp faces growing competition from rival messaging apps like Signal and Telegram, which have been gaining popularity due to their focus on privacy and security. WhatsApp has been criticised in the past for its data-sharing policies with parent company Facebook, which has raised concerns among users about their privacy.
In response, WhatsApp has been introducing new features and updates to enhance user privacy and security. The Expiring Groups feature is one such update, designed to give users more control over their data and conversations on the app.
Overall, the Expiring Groups feature is a welcome addition to WhatsApp’s suite of privacy-focused features. The ability to set an expiry date for groups will provide users with more control and flexibility over their conversations, while also addressing concerns about data privacy and security on the app.
