WhatsApp Introduces Secret Codes for Enhanced Chat Privacy

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WhatsApp has introduced a new Secret Code feature that allows users to hide their locked chats by setting a custom password. This feature helps protect sensitive conversations and makes them harder to find if someone has access to the phone. Users can create a secured folder in their chat list, protected by passwords or biometric authentication methods. The feature also conceals locked chat details from notifications, ensuring privacy. WhatsApp continues to prioritize user privacy with features like end-to-end encryption and disappearing messages.
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