WhatsApp unveils a new feature to protect users – La Nouvelle Tribune

2023-07-15 17:19:14

Innovations continue on the WhatsApp messaging application. Indeed, according to an announcement that was made by the platform WaBetainfo, it will soon no longer be possible for app users to retrieve the phone numbers of complete strangers without their reviews. The parent company is regarding to completely review the way it protects user privacy. Phone numbers will therefore no longer be displayed in groups and conversations.

The objective of this measure is to reduce the risk of harassment on the chat application. For the time being, the option would still be under study. Those who wish to leave their contact details will just have to select: the option “coordinate sharing” in the chat settings. Remember that in recent months, many changes have been observed on WhatsApp. The most recent announcement on the app is the appearance of a pop-up in the compose box to suggest a sticker that responds to the discussion context.

This is actually a feature that promotes communication in a more interactive and fast way. The functionality already exists on other applications such as Telegram et Line. Signal also adopted him a few days ago. Indeed, the messaging application WhatsApp recently announced that it will soon be possible to lock intimate chats.

According WhatsAppfunctionality “Chat locks will be ideal if you share your phone with a family member, or when someone else is using your phone just when you receive a special message.” WhatsApp’s most recent announcement related to the ability to edit a message that has already been sent. Still in the register of innovations, the application now gives its users the possibility of modifying the messages already sent. But, this within 15 minutes.

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