Despite being one of the biggest instant messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp still lacks some very important features. Among them, an essential for privacy, and is the ability to block specific conversations through biometric information. Well, according to the medium WABetaInfothe company is already preparing this option.
According to a new report from the aforementioned medium, version 2.23.8.2 of the WhatsApp beta includes biometric lock features for individual conversations. This, in addition, would also apply to group chats within the application. In this way, if someone wants to access them, they will have to first go through a lock screen that will request a recognizable face or fingerprint.
How are conversations blocked? The function is as simple as touching the three points that give access to the conversation options, and then going to chat lock –chat lock in English-. Here, you can activate the option Keep this conversation locked and hidden.
Currently, WhatsApp already has a function that allows us to add a security layer like this. However, it is a bit simpler, and it is limited to blocking the entire application under a PIN code, fingerprint or face reading. However, once this barrier is overcome, people can have unlimited access to the information we have within our conversations.
WhatsApp continues to work on quite interesting functions
for now, the screenshots we have seen only show Android as an example, so we don’t know what the end result would look like on iOS if released. Let’s remember that this is a feature in development, so WhatsApp could scrap the idea at any time or give it a totally different twist.
But It’s not the only feature coming soon to Meta’s messaging service.. They are also working on one that will allow you to get rid of groups that do not interest you. They also recently announced the arrival of approval lists for this type of conversation, a feature with which you can accept or reject those interested in joining.
For its part, Meta has plans to turn WhatsApp into its next money-making machine. From the inclusion of functions such as ChatGPT to the instant messaging service, to other payment features that will allow the application to be monetized more efficiently. All this, of course, to finance a metaverse that seems increasingly distant and expensive.