In-App Photo Sharing

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Objective

Enable users to share images within their chat conversations with the added security of a temporary photo cache.

Description

A new feature that allows sending and receiving photos, which will be stored temporarily to enhance user safety and maintain the integrity of private content.

Functionality

• Sending Photos

  • Users can select and send photos through the chat interface.
  • Guidelines for photo size and quality will be provided.

• Temporary Photo Cache

  • Shared photos will reside in a temporary cache and will be auto-deleted after a set period.
  • Option for the recipient to save the photo if permitted.

Privacy and Safety

• Prevent unsolicited or inappropriate photo sharing with safety checks.
• Include a report function for users to flag misuse.

User Interface

• A user-friendly button for photo uploads in the chat.
• Indicators showing the remaining time before the photo expires and save options, if available.

Photo Cache Management

• Auto-clearing of the photo cache to optimize device storage.
• Protection against accessing cached photos outside of the app.

Rationale

• Improves engagement and communication richness.
• Increases user retention by providing comprehensive in-app features.
• Ensures user privacy and safety with a temporary storage solution for shared images.

Impact

The feature is anticipated to elevate user trust and satisfaction, enhancing the platform's competitive edge in the market.

Notes

• Temporary photos (like Snapchat) decreases server costs as you only have to store the photos temporarily instead of permanently.

Abuse Defense

• Reporting
• AI Dick Detector (computer vision)
  • On-device opt-in AI detection