Whatsapp is adding more privacy options
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The next WhatsApp update is rolling out and if you’re participating in the Google Play Beta Program, chances are you already have the version 2.22.16.12 of the popular chat app. If not, the guys at WABetaInfo have dissected the package and found out what this update is all about.
It turns out that a feature that was under development for the iOS version of WhatsApp is now coming to Android as well. This feature is the ability to hide your online status from prying eyes. There will be a new section under Privacy Setting inside WhatsApp that will allow you to choose from two available scenarios – “everyone,” and “same as last seen.”
The first option is self-explanatory but the second will take your “last seen” settings – more specifically “Nobody,” and “My contacts except.” This will basically make your online status invisible for everyone or a select group of your contacts.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will the new privacy options be available to all WhatsApp users?
When will the new privacy options be available to all WhatsApp users?
The article states that rolling out the feature to the general public will not take much time. It is described as an easy update, partly because it has already been under development for iOS users.
Q.Which WhatsApp versions or operating systems will receive this privacy update?
Which WhatsApp versions or operating systems will receive this privacy update?
The update is currently rolling out for Android users participating in the Google Play Beta Program, specifically version 2.22.16.12. The feature was previously under development for the iOS version of WhatsApp.
Q.What new options will users have to control their online status privacy?
What new options will users have to control their online status privacy?
Users will find a new section under Privacy Settings with two options: 'everyone' and 'same as last seen'. The latter uses existing 'last seen' settings like 'Nobody' or 'My contacts except' to manage online visibility.
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