WhatsApp is bringing one amazing feature after another for its users. In the past few days, many new features have been introduced in WhatsApp. At the same time, the company is preparing to launch many new features soon to improve the chatting experience of the users. One of these is the locked chat feature for linked devices. A few days ago, the company rolled out the secret code feature to secure the locked chat folder. It is currently available for primary devices only. Now the company is preparing to bring it for linked devices as well.
WABetaInfo shared the screenshot
Information about this new feature of WhatsApp was given by WABetaInfo. WABetaInfo said that it has seen this upcoming feature in the WhatsApp Beta for Android available on Google Play Store. A screenshot of it has also been shared. You can see this feature in the shared screenshot. In this, you can see that a secret code is required to open the chat on WhatsApp linked device.
Users can set the secret code from their primary phone. To create a secret code, users will have to go to the option with chat lock settings. This important feature of WhatsApp is currently in the developing phase. After the testing is complete, the company will roll out its stable version for global users. After the entry of this feature, users will be tension free about the privacy of their chats on linked devices.
WhatsApp interface changed
The new look of WhatsApp has been released. The company has given information about this in a X post. The navigation tabs present at the top of the screen have been replaced in the new interface. Now users can access these tabs at the bottom of the app screen. This will make it quite comfortable to switch to WhatsApp navigations with one hand. It is said that the company is preparing to bring a new interface for status updates. In this, users will get the facility to select different media formats quickly. This feature is currently in the testing phase and may be rolled out soon.
Other features coming to WhatsApp
- Disappearing messages for groups: WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow group admins to enable disappearing messages for all members. This feature is currently in the testing phase and may be rolled out soon.
- Multi-device support for iPad: WhatsApp is working on multi-device support for iPad. This feature will allow users to use their WhatsApp account on iPad without linking it to their phone. This feature is currently in the testing phase and may be rolled out soon.
- View Once for photos and videos: WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to send photos and videos that can be viewed only once. This feature is currently in the testing phase and may be rolled out soon.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
