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WhatsApp has recently launched a new and highly talked about feature for its global users, but there is a special twist—the feature is made available only for iPhone users. Android users will have to wait for this feature for now. The update, which was quietly rolled out by the company, has created a buzz on social media, as WhatsApp usually follows a policy of launching features simultaneously on both platforms.

It is being told that this new feature focuses on improving the chatting security and privacy of users. WhatsApp has released a special Advanced Chat Protection feature in the iOS version, allowing users to not only give their chats an additional layer of security but also protect them from unintentional access. Under this feature, users can secure any chat in a separate “locked mode” where additional authentication process like biometric or Face ID is required to enter.

For iPhone users, this feature is automatically activated in the latest update of WhatsApp. This feature can be enabled within the “Privacy” section of the app’s settings. According to the company, this feature is especially useful for users who use their phones on shared devices or whose chats contain sensitive information.

Although the feature is being discussed in full swing, this news has proved to be disappointing for Android users. According to reports, this feature is currently in the testing stage and may soon be made available on the Android platform as well. WhatsApp has not officially released its timeline, but experts believe that after successful testing on iOS, it will be rolled out for Android users as well.

WhatsApp’s objective behind the new feature is clear—to strengthen privacy and give users more control over their chat data. Over the past few years, WhatsApp has been continuously taking new steps regarding security, which include features like end-to-end encryption, chat lock and disappearing messages. The new feature takes these efforts to another level.

Industry experts believe that this move by WhatsApp gives a kind of technological edge to iPhone users. However, it is also possible that the company is preparing a better and stable experience for Android users by testing it on iOS first. Android users are currently hoping that this feature will soon be available on their devices as well.

This update may have brought mixed reactions for WhatsApp users, but it is certain that the company is preparing to add more new security- features in the coming months. Prioritizing privacy and security in the changing digital environment has now become mandatory for all apps, and WhatsApp is continuously improving in this direction.

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