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WhatsApp Tests Instants for Ephemeral Sharing
WhatsApp tests Instants to share disappearing photos and videos on Android.
In brief
WhatsApp tests Instants to share disappearing photos and videos on Android. WhatsApp is testing Instants, a feature that lets users share encrypted photos and videos that disappear after viewing on Android. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp's New Instants Feature
WhatsApp is working on a new camera feature called Instants, the same functionality already available on Instagram.
Instants Functionality
With this feature, users can share encrypted photos and videos that disappear as soon as the recipient sees them.
Spontaneous Content Sharing
The feature focuses on spontaneous photos and videos that users can share in the moment without editing them.
Current Development Status
This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing.
Instagram Instants Background
Meta launched Instants on Instagram on May 13, 2026.
WhatsApp's Chats Tab Update
WhatsApp rolled out status updates in the chat list for Android 2.26.17.1 update.
Instants Camera Implementation
In a future update, WhatsApp will add a lightning bolt button at the top of the Chats tab for Instants sharing.
The essence
WhatsApp is testing Instants, a feature that lets users share encrypted photos and videos that disappear after viewing on Android.
