Tuesday 9 August 2022 08:19 AM WhatsApp launches STEALTH MODE that lets you select who can and can't see when ... trends now
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Whether you're trying to play it cool with a date or putting off responding to your ex, WhatApp's online indicator can be unhelpful.
Now, the messaging app has launched a stealth mode that allows you to select who can and can't see when you're on WhatsApp.
The tool is one of three new privacy features announced by Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of WhatsApp's parent company Meta.
'We'll keep building new ways to protect your messages and keep them as private and secure as face-to-face conversations,' Zuckerberg said.
The tool is one of three new privacy features announced by Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of WhatsApp's parent company Meta
The three new privacy tools have been launched as 'added layers of protection when messaging,' according to WhatsApp.
'New privacy features coming to WhatsApp: exit group chats without notifying everyone, control who can see when you're online, and prevent screenshots on view once messages,' Zuckerberg said.
Stealth mode is rolling out to all users this month, and will allow you to choose who can see when you're online.
'Seeing when friends or family are online helps us feel connected to one another, but we've all had times when we wanted to check our WhatsApp privately,' WhatsApp explained.
'For the times you want to keep your online presence private, we're introducing the ability to select who can and can't see when you're online.'
WhatsApp is also adding the ability for users worldwide to leave groups silently this month, without having to notify everyone.
Instead, only admins will now be notified when you leave a group.
Finally, WhatsApp is testing adding screenshot blocking for View Once messages.
'View Once is already an incredibly popular way to share photos or media that don't
