News this week from Meta, which suggests WhatsApp users can now hide the more “intimate conversations” on their phone. What does this mean for you?
WhatsApp has a cheeky new trick up its sleeve to keep your ever-so-discreet exchanges safe and sound. Say hello to WhatsApp Chat Lock, a somewhat saucy feature that provides that much-needed added security for *ahem* sensitive chats.
When a chat is locked, WhatsApp whisks it away from the inbox and stashes it in a clandestine folder, accessible only with the user’s device password or fingerprint.
Quite the game changer for some. This function is a blessing for users who occasionally share their phones with family or happen to have someone else holding their phone when a more tantalising message pops up!
You can already lock your WhatsApp entirely, but this will add yet another layer of “security” to those messages you don’t want other people to see.
How does one use Chat Lock?
To lock a chat, simply tap the name of a one-to-one or group conversation, and select the lock option. Revealing those hidden gems requires a gentle pull-down of the inbox and entering the top-secret phone password or fingerprint.
WhatsApp plans to expand Chat Lock’s potential in the coming months, adding customisable and unique passwords for each chat, and a roll out of compatibility with companion devices.
Get ready, because Chat Lock is here and it will keep your chats away from prying eyes.
There is currently a Chat Lock discussion on hotukdeals, join in and tell us how you feel about this secretive feature.
