WhatsApp chat lock feature

 Introduction of WhatsApp chat lock feature across all linked devices

WhatsApp is working on new features and security enhancements, one of which will be the ability to chat lock on all linked devices for increased privacy. In a bid to enhance user privacy, WhatsApp has been reportedly working on updates to enhance security and add new features to its messaging platform. The instant messaging platform from Meta introduced a chat lock feature last November, enabling users to secure sensitive conversations behind a secret code. But there was a big flaw as this functionality only worked with primary devices, which meant that chats on linked devices were at risk.

To address this concern, WhatsApp is said to be in the process of developing an update which will extend chat locking capabilities to all linked devices, not just the primary one. This update aims to provide users with enhanced privacy by ensuring that locked chats remain protected across all platforms. By guaranteeing that locked chats are protected on all platforms, this upgrade seeks to give users more privacy. The most recent WhatsApp beta version is allegedly testing this new feature, which lets users lock chats on several devices at once, according to reports available.

The latest WhatsApp beta version is rumoured to be testing this new feature, allowing users to lock chats across multiple devices simultaneously. To enable this feature, users can create a secret code on their primary device and apply it to other linked devices through the new privacy settings. The update is expected to be rolled out in future updates and is currently undergoing testing in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.8.4 update. Users can use the new privacy settings on their primary device to generate a secret code that they can apply to additional linked devices in order to enable this functionality. The update is presently being tested in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.8.4 update and is anticipated to be released in later releases

WhatsApp is also said to be working on a new status feature which will enable users to mention specific contacts in their status updates. Similar to the functionality found in Instagram stories, this feature will allow users to privately notify mentioned contacts without making the mention visible to other users. Reports suggest that this new status feature has been spotted in the iOS WhatsApp Beta, indicating its imminent release. Once implemented, it will offer users a more interactive and personalized experience when sharing status updates with all of their contacts.

The messaging platform is also on the brink of a transformation in user interaction as it reportedly plans to integrate Meta AI directly into its search bar. This move will eventually promise simplification of access to AI assistance within the app, eliminating the need to navigate to a separate Meta AI conversation for all users.