WhatsApp's New Feature, 'Chat Lock': Enhancing privacy for users' private conversations
WhatsApp's New Feature : Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Meta, recently announced a new feature for WhatsApp called 'Chat Lock,' aimed at further securing users' intimate conversations.
Here are five key points to know about this new feature:
Enhanced Privacy and Protection: According to Meta, Chat Lock allows users to safeguard their most private conversations by setting up a password and storing them in a separate folder. When a chat is locked, the sender's name and message content will be concealed, providing an added layer of privacy.
Organised and Discreet Chats: Once a WhatsApp chat is locked, it is removed from the user's regular inbox and placed within its dedicated folder. This ensures that the contents of the locked chat are also hidden from notifications, ensuring discreet communication.
Easy Activation: Users can activate the chat lock feature by selecting the desired chat, whether it's a one-to-one or group conversation, and choosing the lock option. This functionality will be available to users after updating their WhatsApp application on both Android and iOS devices.
Access Control: To access a locked chat, users can utilise their device password or employ biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint recognition. Meta emphasises that chat locking will be particularly beneficial for individuals who occasionally share their phones with family members.
Future Development: Meta plans to introduce additional options and enhancements to Chat Lock in the upcoming months. These include the ability to lock chats on companion devices and the introduction of custom passwords for individual conversations, allowing users to utilise passwords distinct from their device's unlock code.
With the introduction of 'Chat Lock,' WhatsApp aims to empower users with greater control over their privacy, ensuring that their most personal conversations remain secure and confidential.
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- With inputs from agencies
