Messenger belonging to Meta has been working on this functionality for several months, but now it has been officially presented and will also be distributed via update. We are talking about the so-called chat block, which offers additional protection for those conversations that others should not see.
Locked by password or biometrics
A locked chat is moved to its own folder. Only the owner of the smartphone can access this area, either with the device password or using biometric data such as a fingerprint. In addition, the content of the chat is automatically hidden in the notifications, even if other WhatsApp previews are activated.
According to WhatsApp, this feature is particularly useful for those users “who share their phone with other family members from time to time, or for situations where someone else is holding the phone while a special chat message comes in.” The chats can also be blocked temporarily. All of this can be done by tapping on the respective contact or name, where the “Block” option can then be selected. Groups can also be hidden from the eyes of curious people in this way.
WhatsApp continues: “Over the next few months, we plan to add several more options for chat locking, such as enabling locking for companion devices or creating a custom password for your chats so that you use a different password than your phone can.”
- WhatsApp introduces new feature: chat lock to protect against prying eyes
- Chats are moved to their own folder, access only with password/fingerprint
- Content of the chat is hidden in notifications
- More chat lock options planned: companion devices, own password
- Update will be distributed, users can activate chat block via contact/name
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