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<h2>WhatsApp has been seen testing its chat lock feature in the beta version of the app</h2>
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<p>WhatsApp introduced chat locks to secure private and group chats with their device&#8217;s password or biometrics. Currently, the feature is planned to be extended to linked web client devices.﻿</p>
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<h2>WABetaInfo reports that in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.14 update, users can now lock chats on all linked devices</h2>
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<p>This occurs if the feature is enabled on the user&#8217;s main device. This feature wasn&#8217;t available from the beginning, which is surprising for those concerned about privacy and who have many locked chats.</p>
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<h2>WhatsApp Web is getting a minor user interface update</h2>
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<p>Other additions, such as secret codes and the ability to hide them, will also be included once locked chat syncing arrives on all your WhatsApp linked devices. </p>
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