TechPhonesWhatsApp could get a major free safety and security upgradeThe next update for the popular messaging app could bring a great feature for your peace of mindWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesWhatsApp could get a major free safety and security upgradeThe next update for the popular messaging app could bring a great feature for your peace of mindWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The next update for the popular messaging app could bring a great feature for your peace of mind
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Rik Henderson / Future)
(Image credit: Rik Henderson / Future)
When it comes to third-party messaging apps, there are few with the household name status ofWhatsApp. The iconic green icon made a name for itself early on, offering encrypted messaging that could work easily across bothiPhoneandAndroid phones.
In recent times, the app has been littered with new updates every few weeks. Since the summer, we’ve seen the introduction ofscreen sharingon video calls,hi-res contentsharing in chats, and the ability tosilence unwanted callsamong a host of other features.
That allows users to utilise a different name and profile image for their contacts and people who they don’t know. For example, I could use a silly selfie and call myself “S-Dawg” to my friends, but keep a more professional headshot and name for anyone who doesn’t have my contact info.
That’s handy from a professional angle, but it also offers a brilliant upgrade for safety and security. For users who wish retain a degree of privacy – younger users, for example – you could have an ambiguous profile picture for users who don’t have your contact information, without losing your favourite picture for friends and family.
So can you use this right now? Not quite. The feature was found as part of the beta version of the app in a testing capacity. You won’t find it in the stable version of the app right now.
Still, it’s a positive sign. The fact that the feature is in testing is a good sign for users, and makes it more likely to appear in the stable version of the app later on down the line.
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Until then, users will just have to wait patiently. We’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for more details on this one, though, so watch this space.
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