WhatsApp rolls out new ‘chat lock’ feature for increased privacy; check details here

Users of WhatsApp Beta will know that the IM service provider is constantly working on adding new features that would be appealing to its wide user base. Afterall, it isn’t easy for WhatsApp to keep its user base of 2 billion people excited about the app and ensure that they stick to it. While most of these updates contain niche features, the newest feature that WhatsApp has added is a major step forward in privacy. The messaging software has just enabled the option to utilise a single WhatsApp account on various devices, and the functionality is now available to all users. It has recently announced a new Chat Lock option for users, however it is not available to everybody.   What is the new Lock Chat feature on WhatsApp? According to WaBetaInfo, certain WhatsApp beta testers can now use the new Lock Chat function. This is a fantastic addition since it eliminates the need to lock WhatsApp in order to conceal a few chats, and users will be able to lock a specific chat. To safeguard users’ privacy, the quoted source also states that shared photographs or videos of a restricted conversation would not be immediately downloaded into the phone’s Gallery. How to activate Lock Chat if you’re a WhatsApp Beta user? According to the screenshots shared by the quoted source, consumers will locate the Chat Lock option under the chat’s data area, where users can check their number, profile, and other facts. Step 1: Go to profile section of the WhatsApp contact. Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Chat Lock. Step 3: Enable the “Lock this chat with fingerprint” option. According to WaBetaInfo, the platform has given the upgrade to certain beta testers, and it will be available to a larger group of users in the following weeks. As a result, this functionality should be available in a stable version (for the general public) in the near future. How to get into WhatsApp Beta Programme? People who want to try the functionality ahead of time can sign up for WhatsApp’s beta programme on the Play Store. However, it is usually packed and participation in the programme is tough to come by. Users may still take a chance and check it out by going to WhatsApp’s Play Store website. There, they will notice a beta programme option upon scrolling down. If it says “full,” users will not be allowed to participate and will have to wait for the feature to be added to the stable version. Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter and  Instagram.