WhatsApp is testing some new features that should further improve user privacy. It is suggested that the Meta-owned messaging platform will soon introduce login approval and phone number sharing features, as spotted by WABetaInfo. Here’s a look at what these features are all about.
New WhatsApp functions in the test
A last report through WABetaInfo shows that WhatsApp plans to add login permissions. This is an added security feature that comes in handy when someone tries to log into your WhatsApp account from another device when the 6-digit PIN is shared in error.
If a login attempt is made from another device, WhatsApp will now send an in-app login request notification to the user. If you don’t do this, you can simply decline the request and protect your WhatsApp account from abuse.
This is in addition to the duplicate verification code, which is also being tested as of now. If you try to sign in from another device, you’ll see another verification code. However, you should know that these two features are under development and there is no word on when they will be ready to ship to users. You can still check what the notification of approval of registration will look like.
WhatsApp is also test a phone number sharing feature that will hide your number from certain whatsapp groups and the newly announced communities.
If this is off by default, your number will not be displayed, making it easier for you to maintain your privacy when you are part of an unfamiliar group or subgroup. It is available under the group settings and can be activated if you want to share the number. Check it out below.
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Plus one more thing WABetaInfo Message says that WhatsApp has started rolling out emoji reactions for vanishing status for some beta users. As part of the test, there will be 8 emoji options including Smiling Face with Heart Eyes, Face with Happy Tears, Open Mouth Face, Crying Face, Clasped Hands, Hand Clapping, Party Popper and Hundred Points.
It remains to be seen when status emoji reactions will roll out to the general audience along with the aforementioned privacy features. We’ll give you more details on that as soon as we have any. So stay tuned to this space and share your thoughts on it in the comments below.
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