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WhatsApp rolls out 'delete for everyone' message feature

NEWSWATCH: Messaging apps like WhatsApp have revolutionised the way we communicate with friends, family, and even business contacts, clients, and colleagues. The downfall though is that once a message is sent, it's sent. No cancelling. No retrieving. No escaping potential embarrassment or a bruised reputation if you accidentally sent a private message to a group of colleagues. Until now.

3 Nov 2017

WhatsApp rolls out 'delete for everyone' message feature

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WhatsApp is slowly rolling out a new feature that allows users to revoke or delete a message within seven minutes after it has been sent so that the receiver won't be able to read it - if both parties have the latest version of the app.

How it works:

Users with the latest version of Whatsapp will see a new option after sending a message that will allow them to “delete for everyone” instead of just from the sender's own device.

Tap and hold the message
Choose 'delete' from the menu options
Tap 'delete' or the trash can icon
Choose 'delete for everyone'.

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