WhatsApp is working on adding a new security feature to its web client, focusing on improving the privacy of chats that are locked. This upcoming feature, known as the secret code feature, is designed to secure conversations by requiring a code to access locked chats. This development follows the recent introduction of Chat Lock in Web beta, a feature that allows users to lock specific chats, extending privacy and security measures to the Web platform.
WhatsApp Web’s Upcoming Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats
The secret code feature for the WhatsApp Web is under development and is expected to be released in a forthcoming update. According to a screenshot shared by WABetaInfo, users will need to enter a secret code to access their locked chats. This move aims to ensure that sensitive conversations remain confidential and protected by an additional security layer, a PIN.
The introduction of a secret code offers significant benefits for user privacy and security. It provides an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access to sensitive conversations, especially in shared or public computing environments like cybercafes.
This feature ensures that even if users forget to log out, private communications remain inaccessible without the secret code. It is also useful for individuals who share their desktop devices or work in environments where multiple users have access to a single computer. Eventually, WhatsApp plans to roll out this feature across all devices to enhance security wherever WhatsApp is accessible.
Details about the release of this new feature will be shared in future updates. According to earlier reports, WhatsApp is also working on a revamped interface for its web client, aiming to provide a modern and visually appealing experience for users. This update includes enhancing the dark theme with a curated color scheme and adding tabs for better navigation.
Moreover, WhatsApp is also experimenting with several new features for the mobile versions, including a redesigned status tab and a file-sharing feature similar to Android’s Quick Share. Additionally, reports suggest that WhatsApp plans to enable cross-platform messaging to comply with EU regulations.
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