WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is set to introduce a new update that would allow users to lock specific chats and keep them hidden, providing an extra layer of protection to its users. According to WaBetaInfo, the feature called “lock chat” is currently under development and is not yet ready for release to beta testers.
Once the update is available, users will be able to lock individual chats using their fingerprint or passcode, making it nearly impossible for anyone else to open the chat. This means that sensitive conversations can be kept safe from prying eyes.
After a chat is added to the list of locked chats, it will only be available within this screen. If someone else tries to open the chat and fails to provide the necessary authentication, they will have to clear the chat to be able to open it.
Additionally, media files such as photos and videos sent in a locked chat won’t be saved automatically in the phone’s gallery, preventing others from accessing and viewing them.
With this new feature, WhatsApp is continuing its efforts to make the messaging app more secure and private for its users.