MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Viber, one of the world’s leading and safest messaging apps, is adding an extra layer of privacy with the launch of its disappearing messages feature in all chats. This function lets users set a timer for sending text, photo, video, or other types of files for a few seconds, minutes, hours, or even days. Now, you can further secure all your Viber messages by giving them their own lifespan.
To make your message disappear, just tap the clock icon on the bottom of the chat and select the disappearance period for the message. Then, type and send the message to your contact. Once the person sees your message, the automatic countdown begins until the content disappears.
Though Viber messages are already encrypted, the app has nonetheless continued to add more privacy features for its users. In 2015, Viber released a “delete message” feature for all chats, and in 2017 added a hidden & secret chats option.
“We are proud to announce the disappearing messages feature launching in all 1-on-1 chats. Introduced by Viber in 2017 as part of the ‘secret’ chats experience, over time we became convinced that a similar measure of ensuring confidentiality, including sending a notification when the recipient takes a screenshot of the disappearing message, should be added to regular chats. This marks another step in our journey towards being the safest messaging platform in the world,” said Ofir Eyal, COO of Viber.
Don’t let your sensitive information stay long on other people’s devices! Keep your messages as private as possible with Viber.
