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WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new chat lock feature that will allow users to lock their chats in the service's web interface, in a bid to improve the security of private conversations..
According to a recent report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is in the process of adding a locked chat feature to its web client and these chats are expected to have a dedicated tab in an attempt to provide an extra layer of privacy and security to these private conversations..
The feature is currently in development and the method for accessing it will be available in a future update to the web client, the report said..
According to the WABetaInfo report, the chat lock feature on WhatsApp Web could be similar to the interface seen on the Android and iOS versions of the app, and is expected to provide users with various privacy and security benefits..
By using the new chat lock feature, users could get an extra layer of security, especially if they are using the web version of the service in close proximity to other people and want to maintain the privacy of their conversations..
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