Privacy is perhaps the main issue that almost all technology companies have been focusing on lately. In this sense, one of the most active companies is WhatsApp. The app owned by Meta has actually long had the goal of improving the security of personal conversations between users. This happens from time to time with the release of multiple updates that improve all these aspects.
temporary messages that disappear automatically after a set time, end-to-end encrypted backups to securely save chat history, two-step verification to prevent identity theft, the ability to report unwanted users and chats, and much more.
Even with the latest update released a few weeks ago, WhatsApp has taken more steps to protect user privacy as much as possible. There are three features that will make the application safer to use, especially from now on.
HOW CAN I HIDE WHATSAPP STATUS?
The first major change introduced is the ability to choose between people who can or cannot see the status, i.e. their online presence. This function is very useful especially when you want to hide your status from someone. Or in situations where you need to use the app but need to use it undisturbed. To enable this option, click on the three dots in the top right, then go to “Settings”, “Account”, “Privacy” and finally click on “Status”. From here, it will be possible to decide who can see their status by choosing between “My Contacts”, “My contacts outside” or “Share with”.
So, we have seen in few steps how to hide WhatsApp status from specific people without informing them. But now let’s explore two other incredible features.
LEFT A GROUP AND FREEZE SCREENSHOTS
Another feature introduced with the latest update is the ability to leave the group without warning. This will allow you to leave a group without letting all participants know, only the admins.
Finally, in the coming weeks, the functionality will be available that will allow you to block the possibility of taking screenshots of “View once” messages. The latter are very private messages that do not remain saved in chats after they are sent. With the ban on taking screenshots, these messages will therefore have even higher protection.