WhatsApp Adds Feature to Lock App with Face ID or Touch ID

February 04, 2019

Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 04-02-2019

Facebook-messaging service WhatsApp has updated its iOS app with support for biometric authentication, allowing users to ‘lock’ the app with Face ID or Touch ID.

9 to 5 Mac reports that although the feature does not work on a per chat basis, enabling the feature does add an extra layer of security to your private WhatsApp conversations.

The feature can be toggled by updating to the latest version, 2.19.20, from the Apple App Store, then heading to “Settings” –> “Account” –> “Privacy” before switching “Screen Lock” on.

Though users will still be able to view WhatsApp notifications (should they choose to display message previews) and quick reply within iOS, the full app won’t be able to be accessed unless the standard iOS authentication process is successful.

The update log makes no mention of any other features.

Previously, WhatsApp made headlines when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that merging Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram would create a safer experience. He compared the possible merging of the services to iMessage.

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