Chat Lock, the latest offering from WhatsApp, addresses the
growing concern surrounding digital privacy. This new feature will extract
locked chats from the inbox and securely store them in a designated folder,
only accessible through the user's device password or biometric authentication,
such as a trusted fingerprint.
WhatsApp has announced the launch of a feature called Chat
Lock, aimed at fortifying the privacy of users' conversations. With an extra
layer of security, this addition empowers individuals with enhanced control
over their most sensitive chats.
Chat Lock, the latest offering from WhatsApp, addresses the
growing concern surrounding digital privacy. This new feature will extract
locked chats from the inbox and securely store them in a designated folder,
only accessible through the user's device password or biometric authentication,
such as a trusted fingerprint.
In addition, Chat Lock discreetly conceals the contents of
protected chats, preventing intrusive notifications from revealing any
sensitive information.
This feature is particularly designed to cater to real-life
scenarios where individuals may share their phones with family members or find
themselves in situations where others may have access to their devices.
How to lock chats
With a simple tap on the name of a one-to-one or group chat,
users can activate the lock option. To access these locked chats, users only
need to pull down on their inbox and enter their phone password or provide authorized
biometric authentication when prompted.
WhatsApp is committed to continuously enhancing Chat Lock's
capabilities to further protect companion devices.
In the coming months, users can expect the rollout of
additional options, including the ability to create custom passwords for each
conversation, ensuring a unique passphrase distinct from their phone's security
measures
