Key Points
In a bid to enhance user privacy and connectivity, WhatsApp is likely to soon introduce a new search bar feature that will allow users to search for others using their usernames..
Shared in a screenshot by WABetaInfo, the update aims to streamline the process of connecting with friends and contacts while eliminating the necessity of sharing personal phone numbers...
This feature allows users to set a unique password, different from their phone unlock code, to provide an extra layer of privacy for their locked chats...
Meta Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the rollout of the secret code for Chat Lock on WhatsApp, emphasizing that users can now ensure that their most private conversations only appear when the secret code is entered in the search bar, adding an additional safeguard against unintentional discovery...
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