WhatsApp allows users to lock chats on linked devices; View the details here
WhatsApp's latest developments include an upgrade to the new Chat Lock feature, which now allows users to lock chats on all connected devices with a single tap. Read more here.
New Delhi: WhatsApp, Meta's widely used social messaging app with more than 2 billion users worldwide, is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow users to lock their chats across all their linked devices. This handy feature provides users with an extra layer of security and privacy.
Here are all the details about the upcoming WhatsApp feature:
WhatsApp chat lock on all devices
WhatsApp's new Chat Lock update is in development. (Image source: WABetaInfo)
A report from WABetaInfo shows that WhatsApp is also preparing to add new features for Android users, allowing them to have more control over the privacy of their conversations across platforms. The latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.14 update, available on the Google Play Store, shows that WhatsApp is working to bring the chatlock feature to linked devices. WhatsApp has already developed a new feature for its web client called chat lock, which will provide an extra level of security for conversations in the future.
How does WhatsApp Chat Lock work on different devices?
WhatsApp Chat Lock feature (Image source: WhatsApp)
The next version of WhatsApp will allow users to lock a chat on their primary device and also have it automatically locked on all other connected devices, improving privacy. Chat locks are synced across devices, so specific conversations are always protected no matter which device is used. Additionally, users must enter a secret code to view the list of locked chats from a paired device, adding an extra security measure to conversations across multiple devices.
WhatsApp Chat Lock Benefits
A big step forward in improving user privacy and security is the soon-to-be available chat lock feature for paired devices. This feature not only ensures users are consistently protected across devices, but also streamlines the user experience by coordinating security measures. WhatsApp will benefit from expanding this feature to connected devices by making it easier for users to switch between platforms, such as from their phone to a desktop or tablet. WhatsApp's commitment to providing users with a secure messaging experience across multiple platforms is reflected in this unified approach to privacy management. The chat lock feature for paired devices is currently under development and will be part of a future app update.
WhatsApp update: new carnival stickers
WhatsApp New Carnival Stickers (Source: WhatsApp)
Meta-owned WhatsApp has also launched new stickers on the social messaging platform based on the carnival theme. The sticker pack is called “It's carnival, honey.” and comes with a message from WhatsApp “Let the rhythm take over your chats with the new It's Carnival, Baby sticker pack. Dance, eat and parade all week long. Vamos là!.” WhatsApp also recently launched custom stickers for iOS users and is reportedly developing the same for web users.