WhatsApp introduces secret code feature for chats

WhatsApp has introduced a groundbreaking secret code functionality for conversations, marking a significant advancement in terms of privacy.

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[{"selector":"#anim-4b13e1da-1bf2-4c0e-9a50-f12b59fa6307 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Previously, individuals could employ the same fingerprint password for unlocking their phones and accessing WhatsApp’s private chats.

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[{"selector":"#anim-5bbae4d8-5ce1-457f-bcde-00ded66085bf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.760782355151471e-15%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The introduction of the latest update brings about significant changes, as WhatsApp has enhanced security measures by introducing the new secret code feature to all users.

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[{"selector":"#anim-dcd75da8-79eb-4de9-a65a-95e718a9e13e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Intriguingly, the company’s top executive has disclosed that you can conveniently access locked chats by simply entering the secret code in the search bar, with the option to customize settings accordingly.

[{"selector":"#anim-b73e9bb3-ddca-4199-a746-b0a881e2bb53 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.843749786673241%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The CEO of Meta announced the introduction of a confidential code for chat lock on WhatsApp, enabling users to safeguard their conversations with an exclusive password.

[{"selector":"#anim-482688ff-03b1-4756-b52c-a165c3f61569 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] With this new feature, locked chats will only be visible upon entering the secret code in the search bar, ensuring that no one accidentally stumbles upon your highly personal discussions.

[{"selector":"#anim-37dce617-102e-4052-a988-ab7dcaab2d2a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] To enhance the privacy of your WhatsApp chats, there is no need to navigate through individual chat settings anymore. Instead, you can conveniently lock a chat by long-pressing it.