Viber introduces disappearing messages feature in group chats

The Viber messenger will get the option of disappearing messages in group chats. Prior to that, the opportunity could be used exclusively in personal correspondence. The delete timer is designed for ten seconds, minute, hour or day.



Owners of mobile devices with Android 6 on board and above will not be able to send, copy and make screenshots of deleted messages. Owners of earlier versions of Android and any versions of iOS will receive notifications in these situations. The function will become available for the exchange of photos and stickers.

The update will allow users to choose what information they want to keep in their correspondence. In addition, due to the smaller volume of messages, it will be easier to find the necessary information in the correspondence.

According to Nedav Melnik, vice president of development for Rakuten Viber, the launch of the new function will further increase the privacy of users' data and improve the security of communication.