Self-deleting messages, which disappear permanently after being read for the first time, are an exciting new chat variant in WhatsApp. WABetaInfo has come across a new symbol in the current beta version 2.23.1.24 of WhatsApp for Android that is probably already well known to many users: the bookmark symbol. .

The bookmark icon serves as a visual indicator that the message has been “saved” for disappearance and will not disappear from the chat, even if the disappearing message feature is enabled and the message has already expired. This feature allows users to easily distinguish saved messages from regular disappearing messages within the chat.
Keep self-deleting messages
However, in this case, bookmark doesn't quite apply in terms of translation. The symbol represents a further development of self-deleting messages and only appears in chats whose messages are not intended to last forever, but should be automatically and permanently deleted after reading. This is where the new bookmark comes in. Messages marked in this way are excluded from permanent deletion until further notice and are therefore “retained”. This also gives rise to the English term “kept messages”.
Manual deletion possible at any time
Important for users: The fact that the self-deleting messages are temporarily “kept” does not mean that they cannot be manually deleted from the chat afterwards. At the same time, the “Kept Messages” offer a good opportunity to see the “kept” messages at a glance. This function is intended to provide clarity.
Also important: All participants in the conversation can manually delete “Kept messages” at any time, both the sender and the recipient(s). The final control over self-deleting messages remains with all users involved. However, a little “chatiquette” among the participants in a chat is necessary.
Why don't I see the new feature?
The new feature is still in the development phase. It is still unclear when “Kept messages” will be rolled out on a large scale so that all WhatsApp users can access them.
Source:
WABetaInfo
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