Kenya: WhatsApp Testing ‘After Reading’ Message Deletion Feature on Android and iPhone

Meta is rolling out a WhatsApp update aimed at fixing the issue where disappearing messages are deleted before being read for Android and iPhones.

The “After Reading” feature is designed to address situations where messages disappear under the current timer system before recipients open them, creating gaps in communication and confusion among users who oftentimes rely on timely message delivery.

With this feature, the deletion countdown begins only when a recipient views the message,…