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Messaging platform WhatsApp keeps improving the experience of users by introducing new features from time to time. But this time the company has launched such a feature, which has given some disappointment to Android users and special happiness to iPhone users. According to reports, this new “secret feature” of WhatsApp is currently made available only for iOS i.e. iPhone users. Android users may have to wait for some more time for this.

This new feature of WhatsApp has been developed keeping security and privacy in mind. The company has rolled it out for select iPhone users after limited testing. Initial reactions indicate that this feature could make a big difference to the messaging experience.

What is the new feature?

This feature introduced by the company allows users to handle chats, media and notifications in a more secure manner. Although its complete functionality has not been officially disclosed, tech experts say that this feature is mainly to enhanced privacy and security controls.
It is being told that this feature will give the user such options through which chats can be viewed in safe mode, and important chats or notifications will not be displayed if the phone is in the hands of another person.

Why only for iPhone users?

Tech analysts believe that some new security features are easier to implement on iOS first. Apple’s system is based on a controlled and strict security framework, making the testing phase more stable. Only after this the feature is launched on various platforms like Android.
It is also clear from the previous updates of WhatsApp that many features are available to iPhone users first and are released for Android later.

How will this feature work?

According to experts, this feature will work together with the phone’s biometric and system security. As soon as the user activates this mode,
– Face ID or passcode may be required before chat can open,
– Sensitive notifications can be hidden on the lock screen,
– And some chats can be kept in ‘Secure Space’.

This feature can prove to be very helpful for users who are more privacy conscious or whose phone is often in the hands of family members and children.

What should Android users do?

For now, Android users will have to wait. As per WhatsApp’s policy, new features are first tested in a limited area and are rolled out globally only after satisfactory performance. It is estimated that this feature may also be available on Android in the coming months.

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