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So that no one can go digging through your messages.
You will be able to leave your smartphone in the hands of others with peace of mind. Facebook instant messaging is enriched with new privacy and security settings to better protect the privacy of its users. Starting with the possibility of locking the application when you lend your device.
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A ‘Privacy’ tab
In summary, Messenger now offers, on iPhone and iPad (and soon on Android), an automatic application lock to prevent anyone other than the user from opening the application. No one can now access the service without your consent. Locking necessarily involves a facial recognition system, such as Apple’s Face ID, or fingerprint. An optional function that must be activated in the privacy settings of the application. ” These tactile or facial identifiers are not transmitted to Facebook or stored by the platform ”, supports the press release.
What happens in Messenger, stays in Messenger. Today, we’re rolling out new features like the ability to lock your app….
Published by Messenger sure Wednesday July 22, 2020
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The activation of this new locking feature is done in a tab dedicated to privacy on Messenger, which is also new. And it seems that the social network wants to make this security linked to privacy one of its priorities.
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Because that’s not all. It will now be possible, still from this “Privacy” tab of the application, to adjust the confidentiality of its stories, choose who can call you via the service or even blur the photos sent by people you do not know.
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