WhatsApp is getting a privateness function it ought to have already got

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WhatsApp is engaged on a brand new function that may enable individuals to cover their on-line standing from everybody, a function that it ought to arguably have had for a while now.

The important privateness enchancment is now being developed based on a WABetaInfo report, though it is not but prepared for beta testing not to mention launch to the App Retailer.

With the brand new function enabled, customers could have extra management over who can see when they’re actively utilizing WhatsApp, one thing that is not presently supplied. It is also a function that customers have been requesting for a while now.

As you’ll be able to see on this screenshot, it will likely be doable to configure who can see after we are on-line proper inside our final seen settings thanks to 2 new choices: “Everybody” and “Similar as Final Seen”. For instance, if you happen to select “My contacts” for “Final Seen” and “Similar as Final Seen” for “on-line”, it means non-contacts will not be capable of see if you’re on-line.

WhatsApp already prevents individuals you do not know from seeing your Final Seen data, however that is no good for individuals who wish to conceal their on-line standing totally. This new change, as soon as applied, will cope with that when and for all.

Sadly, there isn’t a telling when one of many greatest iPhone instantaneous messaging apps will acquire a significant privateness function that ought to already be there. Hopefully it is one that will not take an excessive amount of improvement and is accessible sooner quite than later.

Those that do not but have WhatsApp put in can obtain it from the App Retailer free of charge proper now. It is an awesome device for staying in contact with family and friends who use Android gadgets — though it is most likely time you get them to swap to iPhone as an alternative!