WhatsApp 'locked chat' feature: Coming to all devices

META-owned and widely used messaging app WhatsApp is working on a new security feature to further strengthen user privacy.

The new feature will synchronize chat locks across all devices linked to your account.

In simpler terms, if you decide to lock a chat on your smartphone, that lock will also be applied to the same chat when accessed via WhatsApp on your computer, tablet, or any other linked device.

FEATURE WAS INTRODUCED LAST YEAR

This innovation was first spotted by WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates. It was found in the latest WhatsApp beta version for the Android 2.24.4.14 update, which is available for download for all registered beta testers via the Google Play Store.

WhatsApp introduced the ability to lock specific chats last year. Later, another feature called secret lock was introduced, allowing users to set a unique password different from their device passcode. This password hides the locked chats folder, making it invisible to anyone who does not know the code.

FEATURE WILL NEED TO BE SYNCHRONIZED

However, a downside to these features is that they are device-specific settings. This means that instead of being automatically synchronized, these locks must be set individually on each device (your computer and your phone).

The upcoming change will simplify this process and automatically extend your security options across all platforms where you use WhatsApp.

News Source: 12punto