WhatsApp is rolling out a new update to its desktop client that will bring new privacy features. The update will soon allow users to hide their last seen and profile photos from selected contacts.
According to a report by WABetaInfo, the new privacy settings will allow users to choose “My Contacts Except” in the WhatsApp Web/Desktop app.
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The feature allows you to hide last activity, about section and profile picture information from specific contacts. The current version only allows you to set status information for 'everyone', 'my contacts' and 'nobody'.
The update, version 2.2149.1, is scheduled to be released once it launches the same function on Android beta and Apple iOS beta.
The report also notes that beta testers cannot see and choose “My contacts except…” in WhatsApp Web/Desktop, even if the feature is already enabled in their WhatsApp account. As it stands, there are no details on a release window.
On the other hand, WhatsApp is testing a new in-app camera interface on Android devices. By changing the position of the Flash shortcut and redrawing the button, users will soon be able to see more of the subject they are capturing. The company is also testing a new feature that would allow group admins to delete messages sent by other members or themselves.