WhatsApp has finally released a highly anticipated feature that users have been waiting for. The new feature, called Chat Lock, allows users to secure their messages using a password or fingerprint.
The announcement of the Chat Lock feature was made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a post on his personal Instagram account. As it has been officially announced, this means that the new feature will soon be rolled out to all WhatsApp users in the near future.
In a blog post, WhatsApp stated that the Chat Lock feature aims to protect users most confidential and intimate conversations by adding an extra layer of security.
Locked chats will be removed from the main chat inbox and placed in a special folder. Access to this folder is restricted to the device owner, requiring a password or biometric authentication, such as fingerprints or Face ID.
Moreover, the Chat Lock feature enhances privacy by preventing message previews and sender information from appearing in notifications. Additionally, photos or videos shared within locked chats will not be automatically saved to the device’s gallery.
We believe this feature will be highly valuable for individuals who occasionally share their phones with family members or situations when someone else holds their phone during a sensitive conversation. {WhatsApp}
It is important to note that chat locking only applies to the main device and does not extend to other connected devices. WhatsApp users can also lock group chats, muted chats, and archived chats.
The Chat Lock feature is now available for WhatsApp Android and iOS users. The rollout to all users will occur gradually in the near future, so it is advisable to keep the WhatsApp application updated to the latest version if you are eager to utilize it.
WhatsApp plans to introduce additional options for the Chat Lock feature in the future, including the ability to lock chats on other devices and create a distinct password separate from the device’s password. To learn more about how the Chat Lock feature works on WhatsApp, see the following video.
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