This feature is not new on some social media apps and messengers. However, what is new is that you may need to restart your messages(as in the case of BBM) or open a private message (still on Blackberry messager). As for WhatsApp, you can retrieve messages that you have already sent manually. Be that as it may, the two apps that I mentioned above do not send text messages. To this end, I hereby present to you 5 Android apps to send self-destructing text messages. The text messages will be auto-deleted/ destroy immediately after the recipient has read it or according to the time set for the purpose

If you worry about text messages being tracked, there are several apps that can send messages without leaving behind a trace.

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5 Android apps to send self-destructing text messages: 1. Cover Me

CoverMe Private Text Messaging + Secure Texting & Calling is a private messenger for private texts & calls from a burner line. Better private messaging experience with disappearing messages, encrypted messages, anonymous sms, etc. Hide secret text messages, private call logs, and personal contacts from prying eyes. Everything is end-to-end encrypted on CoverMe Private Messenger.

Is an Android app that allows you to send private text messaging and make phone calls from a burner line. The text messages are encrypted and disappear once the message has been read. You will know right away when the message has been read. If you are worried about prying eyes seeing your messages when texting in public, you can lock the private messages with the shake of the phone. The app also has a vault where you can securely store photos, passwords, and files.

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5 Android apps to send self-destructing text messages: 2. Wickr Me

Messaging app that lets you chat one on one or in groups. The app recently introduced fully encrypted voice calling and voice memos. The app also offers encrypted file sharing and a self-destruct timer for messaging. Wickr has a  unique shredder feature that allows you to delete all the Wickr content on your phone. Moreover, your Wickr ID is anonymous to anyone who is not in your contacts.

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5 Android apps to send self-destructing text messages: 3. Telegram

Has a secret chat features that incorporate end-to-end encryption, screenshot protection, and a self-destruct option that works on both ends of the conversation. The encryption uses a blend of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secures key exchange. Telegram is also one of the fastest messengers on the market and you can sync the app across all of your mobile devices.

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5 Android apps to send self-destructing text messages: 4. Confide

 

A confidential messenger that allows you to send text, photo, video, and voice messages in a secure setting. All the text messages end-to-end encrypted and once read, the messages disappear forever. While the free version of the app has a self-destruct feature, the paid version has an additional feature that lets you retract unread messages.

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5 Android apps to send self-destructing text messages: 5. Snapchat

The first major app to introduce self-destructing messages. While the app, focuses more on photo messages, you can also use Snapchat to send text messages. Once the messages have been read by the recipient, they will disappear the same way the photos disappear when you share pictures. You can also set a timer to customize how long the messages stay before they self-destruct.

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