WhatsApp tests screen lock feature with desktop beta users – Times of India

WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform that can be accessed on different devices including Android, iOS and desktops. The Meta-owned instant messaging service keeps on adding new features for its client on different devices to improve the user experience. Recently, the company reportedly added an update to the WhatsApp Desktop beta app. This feature allowed beta testers to forward media with a caption on their desktops. Now, the company is reportedly testing a new security feature for WhatsApp’s desktop client. This feature will enable WhatsApp desktop beta users to protect the app by setting up a password. WhatsApp desktop beta screen lock featureAccording to a report by WABetaInfo, the new screen lock feature on WhatsApp’s desktop beta client is still under development and currently can only be accessible by the beta testers. This feature is expected to become available for all users with an update in the upcoming days. WhatsApp screen lock feature on desktop The screen lock feature for WhatsApp is available for Android and iPhone users. This feature offers another security measure for users and protects the app from unauthorised access when they are not using the device. However, this feature has been missing from the web/desktop client
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