This new feature moves messages from the inbox to their own folder, which can only be viewed using your device’s password or biometric access, such as a fingerprint.
WhatsApp has announced the release of a new “Chat Lock” feature that will provide users with an extra level of security for their most sensitive discussions. You can now lock a communication with this new features. It takes messages from your inbox and stores them in a folder that can only be accessed using your device’s password or biometric data, such as a fingerprint.
When you lock or hide a chat, the app automatically hides the content of that chat in notifications. After selecting the lock option, tap the name of any chat to lock it. To access these chats, first open your inbox and then enter your phone password.
According to WhatsApp, the capability would be handy for people who must share their phone with a family member or when a private communication appears while someone else is using the phone. Furthermore, the business intends to include crucial choices for the Chat lock feature, such as locking on companion devices and a custom password for chats, allowing you to use a password distinct from the one you use on your phone.
For many years, WhatsApp has provided end-to-end encryption. When someone unlocks your phone and views your messages, it still does not work. Others can read your messages. However, this new function will now give an additional layer of security in certain scenarios.
