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technology1 year ago

"WhatsApp Introduces Chat Lock Sync for Linked Devices"

WhatsApp's latest beta version suggests that the platform is working on enhancing the Chat Lock feature for linked devices, allowing users to add a code-based lock to unlock chats on their paired phone. This development aims to address the privacy issue of Chat Lock not transferring to linked devices, providing a more secure method to access locked chats. However, this feature is still under development and may take some time before it becomes available in beta or stable WhatsApp builds.

via 9to5Google|
#beta#chat-lock#linked-devices
technology1 year ago

"WhatsApp Enhances Security with Synchronized Chat Locks and Spam Blocking"

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature to sync chat locks across linked devices, including Android, iOS, Web, Windows, and macOS versions. Currently, chat locks set on mobile devices do not carry over to other linked devices. The feature is still under development and has not been officially announced. Additionally, WhatsApp is also working on implementing username support, which would make it easier to chat with others without sharing phone numbers.

via Android Authority|
#chat-lock#linked-devices#messaging-app
technology2 years ago

Enhance WhatsApp Privacy with Secret Codes

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature called "secret code" to add an extra layer of security to its Chat Lock feature. With the secret code, users can designate a code to their Locked Chats folder, making it disappear from the main screen. The only way to access these conversations will be to search for the specific secret code. The feature is being gradually rolled out to users over the coming weeks.

via Lifehacker|
#chat-lock#privacy#secret-code
privacy-data-protection2 years ago

"WhatsApp Introduces Secret Code Feature for Enhanced Chat Privacy"

WhatsApp has introduced a new Secret Code feature that allows users to protect private chats with a custom password, providing an additional layer of privacy. This feature builds on the previously announced Chat Lock, which requires a device password or biometrics to access chats. Users can hide the locked chats folder and only discover them by typing the secret code in the search bar. The move comes after the French government urged officials to use homegrown messaging apps due to security concerns, a claim disputed by WhatsApp and Signal.

via The Hacker News|
#chat-lock#messaging-platform#privacy
technology2 years ago

"WhatsApp introduces Chat Lock feature for added privacy and security"

WhatsApp has launched a new "Chat Lock" feature that allows users to keep their private conversations protected by a passcode or biometrics, such as TouchID or FaceID. Notifications from these messages won’t appear on the notification screen, hiding the sender and actual message content. Users are joking that the new privacy feature has "upgraded" cheating. While WhatsApp is known for its end-to-end encrypted message, users are joking that the new privacy feature has "upgraded" cheating.

via New York Post |
#chat-lock#cheating#end-to-end-encryption
technology2 years ago

WhatsApp Introduces Chat Lock for Enhanced Privacy

WhatsApp has introduced a new Chat Lock feature that allows users to secure select conversations behind a passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. Locked conversations are hidden in a password-protected folder and removed from the regular chat list. Notification previews for any locked chats don't show sender or message content, while any media shared in locked chats won't be auto-saved to the phone's photo library, altogether keeping the conversations more private.

via MacRumors|
#authentication#chat-lock#messaging
technology2 years ago

"WhatsApp Introduces Lock Feature for Private Chats"

WhatsApp has introduced a new Chat Lock feature that allows users to protect their most intimate conversations behind an extra layer of security. The feature hides locked chats in a password-protected folder and notifications won't show sender or message content. Users can access locked chats with their phone's password or fingerprint. WhatsApp will add more options to Chat Lock over the next few months, including unique passwords for chats and locking chats on companion devices like smartwatches.

via CNET|
#chat-lock#meta#privacy
technology2 years ago

WhatsApp introduces lock feature for private chats

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called "Chat Lock" that allows users to lock any conversation with biometrics or a password. This feature is useful for those who share phones with family members and want to keep their chats private. The tool also hides any references to locked chats in the notifications feed. WhatsApp is planning to add more features to Chat Lock, such as creating a custom password for each chat and locking chats across multiple devices.

via Engadget|
#biometric-authentication#chat-lock#messaging-app
technology2 years ago

WhatsApp introduces lock feature for private chats.

WhatsApp has introduced a new "Chat Lock" feature that allows users to lock and hide individual chats behind a password or biometric authentication. The feature provides an extra layer of security for users who share their phones with others. Although WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption, the new feature adds an additional level of protection for instances when someone has unlocked access to a user's phone. The company plans to add more options for Chat Lock in the future, including custom passwords for chats.

via TechCrunch|
#chat-lock#end-to-end-encryption#privacy
technology2 years ago

WhatsApp introduces chat lock feature for enhanced privacy.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called "Chat Lock" that allows users to keep their conversations more private by locking them in a password- or biometrics-protected folder. Notifications from these chats won't display the sender or message content. This adds an extra layer of protection for those who regularly share their unlocked phone with others. The feature is rolling out now, with additional upgrades to come in the future.

via The Verge|
#biometrics#chat-lock#encryption