WhatsApp continues on the path of improving its extensive privacy policy more and more. It’s not a secret, because the instant messaging application has already made that declaration of intent on multiple occasions and in forums. This time there are news about the announced “invisible mode”.
From the outset, the platform protects users’ personal calls and messages with end-to-end encryption by default, so only the intended recipient can hear or see them. But WhatsApp wants to go one step further. the platform already allows some users to hide the “online” status whenever they want.
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The option is available to people who have the beta version installed on their mobile phone. This means that not all users can enjoy this update, only those who are part of that test program. The wait will not be very long, because it is expected that it will reach all devices in a short time.
The option is available to people who have the beta version installed on their mobile phone
Over the years, the messaging app has included new levels of privacy protection: temporary messages that self-destruct, end-to-end encrypted backups when you want to save your chat history, two-step verification to increase security , and the ability to block and report spam chats.
Other privacy features are added to the new list. For example, it is now possible to leave groups silently. Since August, only administrators receive these notifications. Nobody else.
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WhatsApp also allows screenshot blocking for single-view messages, though this feature is still in testing and the company hopes it will be available to users soon.
WhatsApp: how to hide the “online” status
But, without a doubt, the most anticipated WhatsApp announcement is the one related to the status. We have introduced the ability to select who can and cannot see when you are online.
Can’t download the beta anymore
Those who have this trial version only have to follow a few simple steps: access the settings, go to the options of Billwalk into Privacyaccess to time of last time and make the necessary changes in Who can see when I’m online. You have to select Same as last time.
On the other hand, these users are doubly lucky to have the beta version of WhatsApp. At this time, the platform does not accept any more downloads for Android.
At this time, the WhatsApp Messenger application test program has reached the maximum number of testers that can participate and is not accepting more testers”, as can be read when trying to download this version.