Mark Zuckerberg introduces locked chats to WhatsApp
Updated | By Breakfast with Darren Maule / Lilitha Bodlani
The new feature on WhatsApp will make your conversations more private.
It's no secret that Mark Zuckerberg is a pioneer when it comes to the digital world.
He has already revolutionised the way we interact with technology through his immensely popular social network, Facebook.
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Now, it looks like he's at it again with the introduction of the 'Locked Chats' feature for WhatsApp.
According to IOL, the new feature, which is set to be released next week, will provide users with the ability to lock conversations in the app.
This means that users will have the option to protect their conversations from being seen by anyone else, even if their phone is lost or stolen.
It's a great way to ensure that private conversations remain private and provides users with a sense of security that many have been looking for.
In addition to the locked chats feature, Zuckerberg also announced plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to all of its messaging services.
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This means that only the sender and the receiver can view the content of the message, which provides users with an extra layer of privacy.
Overall, the 'Locked Chats' feature is a groundbreaking addition to WhatsApp that will no doubt be welcomed by many users around the world.
It's a great way to ensure that your private conversations remain private and offers users a much-needed level of security.
It's clear that Zuckerberg is continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with digital technology, and these are only a few of the exciting features that he has in store for us.
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