WhatsApp is to launch a new feature that will allow users to stop others from taking content from the app.
WhatsApp is to launch a new feature that will allow users to stop others from taking content from the app.
The messaging service – which has more than two billion active monthly users – has noted that group chats on the platform have become an “extension” of networks in the real world, and wants to stop the spread of sensitive information such as
In a blog post, WhatsApp said: “WhatsApp groups are increasingly an extension of our real world networks, some of which are far closer than others.
“We think this feature is best used when talking with groups where you may not know everyone closely but are nevertheless sensitive in nature, like talking about health challenges in a support group or organising your community about something important to you.”
The company confirmed in the conclusion of the post that the new feature will be rolling out tho those who have the updated version of the app.
It said: “You can turn this on by tapping the chat name, then tapping on Advanced Chat Privacy. This is the first version of this feature and we’re planning to add more to it so that it will eventually include even more protections.
“This new setting is rolling out to everyone on the latest version of WhatsApp.”
WhatsApp is to launch new feature that will boost privacy
