WhatsApp to Introduce Chat Lock Syncing Across Devices

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is developing a security enhancement to enhance user privacy by synchronizing chat locks across all connected devices. For instance, when a user locks a conversation on one device, the security measure will automatically be applied to the same conversation on other linked devices like computers or tablets. The feature was spotted in the last WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.14 update by WABetaInfo.

Previously, WhatsApp introduced the ability to lock specific chats and later added the Secret Lock feature, allowing users to set a unique password for additional security. However, these settings were device-specific, requiring separate configurations on each device. The forthcoming update aims to streamline this process, ensuring that security preferences extend automatically across all platforms where WhatsApp is in use.

The improved chat lock feature, expected to be part of the next WhatsApp update, provides users with a smoother and consistent security experience across all of their devices. The step emphasizes WhatsApp’s dedication to improving user privacy and security.