WhatsApp, a messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly introducing a novel security feature for locked chats exclusively available to Android users. Currently undergoing testing with beta users, this update includes a new settings section within the list of locked chats, allowing users to conceal the entry point for accessing them.
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According to WABetaInfo, after configuring a secret code, the usual entry point for viewing locked chats will no longer appear in the chat list. Instead, users can access these conversations by entering the secret code into the search bar within the Chats tab.
This enhancement in privacy features enables users to bolster their security by eliminating the visibility of the entry point to the locked chat list. This means that others will be unable to easily identify or access these secured conversations, thereby preventing unauthorized or accidental entry into sensitive discussions.
Even if someone gains physical access to the user’s phone, the hidden locked chats list ensures that sensitive conversations remain concealed. Moreover, users opting to hide the list of locked conversations contribute to preventing exposure, as outsiders won’t be alerted to the presence of secured discussions.
Additionally, WhatsApp plans to introduce a ‘Protect IP Address in Calls’ option, allowing users to hide their location from other participants in a call. This feature achieves this by relaying calls through WhatsApp Servers, ensuring that the other parties on the call cannot see the user’s IP address, thereby safeguarding their general geographical location.
