WhatsApp's new Chat Lock feature lets users protect chats with biometrics or passcodes

By Angelin Yeoh

Mobile apps
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
2:05 PM MYT

Once a chat has been locked, it can only be opened via the device’s authentication method. — AFP

WhatsApp is rolling out a Chat Lock feature to let Android and iPhone users protect their conversations from prying eyes.

Once a chat has been locked, it can only be opened via the device’s authentication method, including phone passcode or biometrics like fingerprint and facial recognition.

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