For the WhatsApp business for Android, the update with version number 2.21.1.13 is now available for download from the Google Play Store. In the new version, WhatsApp Business has been around for a long time Announced Introduced self-destructive messages. So you can now specify in chats that the messages will disappear after 7 days. If self-destruct messages are enabled, new messages sent to the chat will disappear after seven days. This allows the chat to feel free and personal. In chat, each of the two participants can enable or disable self-deleting messages. The update requires Android 4.1 and above, and can now be downloaded from the Google Play Store, otherwise you will be notified when it becomes available. More information about this update can be found below or in the Google Play Store.
Download -> Download WhatsApp Business for Android from Google Play
Version 2.21.1.13 of WhatsApp can now be downloaded from Google Play:
Version 2.21.1.13 includes the following new features and improvements:
- New: Self-destructive news! You can now specify in chats that the messages will disappear after 7 days.
- Bug fixes and improved stability to make the application more reliable.
This way, you can enable or disable self-deleting messages
You can send messages on WhatsApp and they will go away automatically. All you have to do is run self-destruct messages. Once the system is active, new messages will disappear from the chat after 7 days. The last choice also affects all the news. Previously received or sent messages will not be affected.
- If a user does not open WhatsApp for 7 days, the message will disappear automatically. However, you can see a preview of the message in the announcements until he opens WhatsApp.
- When you reply to a message, a previously sent message is quoted. If you respond to a self-delete message, the quoted text may still be in the chat after 7 days.
- If you send self-destruct messages to self-destruct chat, the message will not go away.
- If a user takes a backup before the message goes, it will be saved there. However, it will disappear as soon as he retrieves the backup.
How you can process self-deleting messages
In one-on-one chat, both participants can exchange self-delete messages. Once the system is active, new messages will disappear from the chat after 7 days.
- Open WhatsApp Chat -> Tap Contact Name -> Tap Expired Messages -> When asked, select Continue ->.
Self-deleting messages can thus be turned off
Both participants can turn off self-deletion messages at any time. Once the system is no longer active, new messages will no longer disappear from the chat.
- Open WhatsApp Chat -> Tap Contact Name -> Tap Expired Messages -> When asked, select Continue ->.
Media in self-destructive news
The media you receive on WhatsApp will be automatically saved to your photos by default. When enabling self-resolution messages, the media sent to the chat will disappear. However, they will be on your phone if automatic downloads are enabled. You can disable automatic download on WhatsApp at any time. To do this, open Settings> Storage and Data.
WhatsApp Business for Android -> Description via Google Play
WhatsApp Business is a free and specially designed application for small business owners. The app makes it easy to communicate with customers through tools to automate, sort, and respond quickly to messages. WhatsApp can be used as before, there is no need to download anything new. Users have more control over the messages they receive. This includes blocking any number, including company numbers, and reporting spam.
WhatsApp business requires a device with Android 4.1 or newer. WhatsApp Business is a phone application and it does not support tablets.
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