Ever hand your phone to someone and worry they might see a sensitive conversation? WhatsApp is here to ease your anxieties with an upcoming feature: locked chats for linked devices! This new layer of security adds an extra step to accessing specific chats on any device connected to your WhatsApp account.
Previously, WhatsApp introduced locked chats, allowing users to hide conversations behind a passcode, fingerprint, or face ID on their primary device. This update expands that functionality to tablets, laptops, and other gadgets where you might have WhatsApp linked.
Here’s how it’s expected to work:
- Setting Up the Lock: On your main WhatsApp device, you’ll be able to designate specific chats as “locked.” This will likely involve creating a PIN or using your existing phone authentication methods.
- Linked Device Access: Once a chat is locked, it disappears from the regular chat list on your linked devices. To access these hidden conversations, you’ll need to enter the designated PIN or use your phone’s authentication method.
- Enhanced Privacy: This feature provides peace of mind by ensuring your most private conversations remain hidden, even if someone gains access to your linked device.
Benefits and Availability:
- Increased Security: This update strengthens WhatsApp’s commitment to user privacy.
- Cross-Platform Protection: Sensitive chats are secured across all your devices.
- Convenience: No need to constantly log out of WhatsApp on shared devices.
While there’s no official release date yet, reports suggest the locked chats feature for linked devices is in development and might be available soon through a WhatsApp update. Keep an eye out for the update and enjoy the extra layer of privacy it brings!
