Soon WhatsApp app will allow users to hide online status

Instant messaging app WhatsApp is rolling out a new update, bringing the version to 2.22.16.12 for Android users through the Google Play Beta Programme, WABetaInfo reported.

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In a report, the WhatsApp tracker said that the messaging app has provided the option to beta users to hide their online status. But for all other users, it will roll out the option in a future update

In the above screenshot, it can be seen that the app is planning on adding a new section to the privacy settings. In that, users can go to the “Last Seen” option and switch the setting as they like.

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“Unfortunately, since this feature is under development, it is not available to users because it is not ready, but we should be happy because WhatApp is working on this feature from this update,” WABetaInfo added.

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WhatsApp has used end-to-end encryption since 2016 to protect the privacy of its users, But moving data from one device to another has been very difficult due to the feature. 

Many people use third-party applications to transfer their data when they switch devices. These apps are often fiddly and don’t necessarily protect your data at the level offered by WhatsApp’s ecosystem. (read more)