Subj : WhatsApp is expanding Chat Lock so it syncs with other versions s To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Feb 13 2024 05:15:05 WhatsApp is expanding Chat Lock so it syncs with other versions simultaneously Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:35 +0000 Description: Newly mined information suggests locking chats on mobile will also lock conversations on WhatsApp for desktop and web. FULL STORY ====================================================================== WhatsApp is working on expanding its Chat Lock feature allowing it to synchronize across all linked devices. So if you lock a conversation on the mobile app, itll remain locked on WhatsApp for web and Windows. It doesnt work that way currently as the other platforms are treated as separate entities. This future update was discovered by WABetaInfo after diving into the latest Android beta. They discovered a window with a line of texting stating WhatsApp took the opportunity to also close up the chat room on a linked device. And to open it up again, youll need to use your secret code". This secret code theyre referring to is a recently released security feature that was added to the platform this past November . The publication goes on to say all locked chats will be collected into a list and to access that list, youll need to enter your code. Added convenience and security Chat Locks expansion accomplishes two things that were huge fans of. One: it makes WhatsApp more convenient to use since you dont have to relock the same conversation on Windows. It simplifies the process. And two: it offers the promise of consistent protection across your devices. This upgrade, as WABetaInfo points out, will unify privacy management across the platforms different forms. The feature is still under development. It doesn't work in any capacity. Although judging by the posted image, the enhanced Chat Lock may be rolling out to beta testers soon. No word on whether the same tool will be released to WhatsApp on iOS . WABetaInfo doesnt say whether or not it will, however, it could just be a matter of time until we see it crop up on iPhones. Instant block Alongside the leak, Meta made a small update to WhatsApp giving users a way to block others right from the lock screen or chat list without ever having to open the text. Notifications will now have a Block option on them next to Reply. We dont blame you if you have no idea about this. The company didnt announce anything on its social media platforms or main avenues. Meta instead made the reveal via text coming from the official WhatsApp channel. So unless you're subscribed to the channel, you wouldn't know anything. This patch is currently rolling out to the Android app. Its unknown if iOS users will receive the same tool. Meta hasnt said anything nor could we find anybody talking about getting the feature on their iPhone. So we reached out to Meta asking for information on if there are plans to expand the lock screen block tool to iOS. This story will be updated at a later time. Until then, check out TechRadar's best Android antivirus apps for 2024 . You might also like Google could be preparing a major Bluetooth upgrade for Android 15 WhatsApp could soon let you directly message other apps like Signal WhatsApp on Android could soon let you share files with nearby friends ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/whatsapp-is-expanding-chat-lock-s o-it-syncs-with-other-versions-simultaneously --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .