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WhatsApp enhances privacy with locked chats for linked devices

India TV News — April 1, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC

Summary: WhatsApp is working on locking chats for linked devices to enhance user privacy. Users can create a secret code on their primary device to access protected conversations on linked devices. This feature aims to improve security and privacy across platforms. Additionally, WhatsApp is developing an international payment feature for cross-border transactions, allowing Indian users to conduct international payments using UPI. Users can manually activate and customize this feature.

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    WhatsApp introduces private contact tagging in status updates for engagement (ABP Live)
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    WhatsApp introduces private contact tagging in status updates for enhanced interaction and privacy (News18)
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  3. [5.0]
    WhatsApp improves privacy with chat lock on all devices (Mint)
    115d

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    WhatsApp Linked devices sync Locked chats for enhanced privacy (News18)
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  5. [5.4]
    WhatsApp beta 2.24.8.4 adds chat lock and private mentions (The Indian Express)
    115d

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    WhatsApp enhancing privacy with synced locked chats across devices (Jagran Josh)
    117d
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    WhatsApp introduces chat locks for linked devices, enhances privacy (Jagran English)
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