WhatsApp takes privacy a step further by testing a way to completely hide locked chats on Android

WhatsApp takes privacy a step further by testing a way to completely hide locked chats on Android،

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play beta program that includes a new feature to hide locked chats. The feature is currently in development, but should be available to all users in a future update.

WhatsApp officially rolled out the Chat Lock feature in May to keep your most sensitive conversations private. When you lock a chat, it will be protected by password or biometric authentication. This means that only you will be able to open and read the chat, even if someone else has access to your phone.

However, as noted WaBetaInfo, WhatsApp is now going a step further by adding a new feature to completely hide these locked chats, which will make it even harder for someone to access them. This addition is now available on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, version 2.23.22.9.

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Without the feature enabled, anyone with access to your phone could still see that you’ve locked chats and guess the password or biometric authentication. However, when the feature is enabled, the list of locked chats is completely removed from the chat list, making it almost impossible for someone to know that you have locked chats without having your passcode.

The option to enable this feature can be accessed in the app’s settings, with a clear “Hide locked chats” toggle in the Chat Lock Settings section. Once enabled, users will need to enter their passcode in the search bar to unlock the locked chat list.

This new feature will improve user privacy by making it harder for anyone with access to the phone to even realize that locked chats exist. This is especially important for users who have sensitive or confidential conversations that they want to keep away from prying eyes.