WhatsApp Now Hides Last Seen Online From Unknown Numbers Who Stalk
These new updates will now stop third-party stalking apps on Google Play Store and App Store that could log the last seen and online status of contacts.
Even though Meta-owned WhatsApp might not have the best reputation when it comes to privacy, it doesn¡¯t seem to give up just yet on clearing its name.
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WABetaInfo has reported that Whatsapp is now working on introducing new privacy measures that would make it more difficult for individuals to know their last seen status and online presence on the platform.
Now, users with whom you haven¡¯t interacted or communicated on WhatsApp, won¡¯t be able to see your online status update and last seen, even if they have your number saved. The feature was initially rolled out for a small group of people, with more users expected to get this feature soon.
This won¡¯t really alter anything between the contacts you regularly communicate with -- either friends, family or businesses or anyone with whom you¡¯ve previously had a conversation.
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These new updates will now stop third-party stalking apps on Google Play Store and App Store that could log the last seen and online status of contacts.
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Apart from another layer of privacy, the new update also brings along a new, fun sticker pack dubbed Encanto that is available for users on both iOS and Android. The pack consists of 14 animated stickers that users can use in their chats.
In case you wish to try this sticker pack, simply head to the sticker section on the WhatsApp chat and press the ¡®+¡¯ button, which will then take you to the WhatsApp sticker store. Here you can look for the new sticker and simply add them.
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