You can now send disappearing WhatsApp messages

By Qishin Tariq

WhatsApp says users should only enable this feature with people they trust. — AFP

WhatsApp now allows users to send messages in individual or group chats that disappear after a week.

In its FAQ, the messaging service explained that users can toggle the setting within a chat, but only admins are allowed to adjust it in a group chat.

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