It is often surprising that, as one of the largest messaging platforms in the world, WhatsApp lacks several features found in rival services such as Telegram e Signal. However, it seems that now WhatsApp is testing the biometric lock for individual chats in the latest beta version. The information comes from the well-known portal BetaInfo. Let's go see the news in detail.
WhatsApp is testing biometric blocking capability for individual chats. A feature already present on other messaging social networks
Secondo BetaInfo , the beta app version v2.23.8.2 shows signs of adding biometric lock for individual chats and even group messages. This extra layer of security could be a welcome promise for those who use WhatsApp as their primary communication platform. Currently, you can lock WhatsApp using a PIN, fingerprint or Face Unlock pattern. However, this completely blocks access to the application itself. This feature would rather allow you to lock down specific chats with a fingerprint or passcode. Being able to do this would be great if you want to create a higher level of privacy for your communications.
We will therefore be able to view specific WhatsApp chats only after scanning our fingerprint. We will be able to access the hamburger menu in any message or group chat and choose the option "Chat block“. This offers a toggle “Lock this chat with your fingerprint“. If enabled, a new section “Chats blocked” keeps them safe and out of sight of anyone hoping to take a look at your communications. Anyone attempting to open this chat from the main view of the WhatsApp app will be unable to do so until a fingerprint is scanned.
As noted in the original report, these first signs of biometric blocks for individual WhatsApp chats only appear in the latest WhatsApp beta update v2.23.8.2 for Android. AND in the early stages of development And, while this evidence suggests it could work like many WhatsApp features, it could be phased out before it hits a global scale. It should also be noted that, to use this function, it will be necessary to have a device that supports biometric recognition. This WhatsApp novelty would only be available to users who will be able to use their fingerprint or Face ID.
