iPhone users, take note: Here's how WhatsApp is adding another 'security layer' for you
This nifty feature is sure to be loved by security enthusiasts.
By Gadgets Now |
Agencies
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is set to get another nifty feature. It is sure to be loved by security enthusiasts. According to the website, wabetainfo.com, which tracks WhatsApp updates, WhatsApp is planning to roll out support for TouchID and FaceID to its app. This means smartphone users can authenticate their WhatsApp accounts with FaceID or TouchID to unlock the app. This is expected to be an opt-in feature, wherein users can enable it via the Privacy tab. Once enabled, the TouchID or the FaceID will then be required every time a users wants to access the app.
The TouchID is a feature available in nine iPhones -- iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S. The FaceID made its debut with iPhone X last year, and is there on all three 2018 iPhones -- iPhone X, iPhone XS and XS Max.
Earlier this week, WhatsApp also rolled out another new features for its iOS app. Apart from offering support for iPhone XS Max, the update will also bring two new features for both iPhone and iPad users, that are currently exclusive for this operating system platform.
WhatsApp is said to be testing the feature in high alpha stage and it has been reportedly spotted in security layer for iPhones and iPad users.
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New design for shortcuts The upcoming version of WhatsApp will sport a new UI for shortcuts that appear when you long press a message. Earlier they used to appear in a horizontal layout in a small Black format, but post the update, it appears in a White vertical layout.
Support for consecutive playback of voice messages Secondly, a new feature will come with the support for consecutive playback of voice messages. "Consecutive Voice Messages will now play in sequence, so you don't have to press play on each message," reads the app description.
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