WhatsApp tests facial unlock for Android devices

By Qishin Tariq

WhatsApp is beta testing more more ways to unlock the app, starting with facial recognition for Android devices. — AFP

WhatsApp is planning to give users more ways to unlock the app, including facial recognition for Android devices.

WABetaInfo reported that the current Fingerprint Lock feature would be upgraded to Biometric Lock.

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