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WhatsApp Web to roll out chat lock feature; Know how it will work

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WhatsApp Web to integrate a chat lock feature in the future update. Know more about the upcoming WhatsApp feature here.

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WhatsApp has been working on various new features for their mobile app, and now it looks like some of the features may also be visible on WhatsApp Web client version.

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WhatsApp Web was rumored to enhance the interface of the web version and now it may also aim to add advanced features to improve user experience.

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According to a WABetainfo report, WhatsApp is developing a chat lock feature for the web version to improve privacy and security.

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This new feature is expected to allow users to lock specific chats on the web client in the future update.

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It is reported that the chat lock feature will have a dedicated tab, however, it is unsure how the tab will be accessed in the web version.

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This new WhatsApp web feature will allow users to share personal information, confidential details, or sensitive topics in the app with the chat lock feature. 

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WhatsApp already has the chat lock feature for Android and iOS. Now, with the feature being available on the web will improve the user experience in terms of security.

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As of now, the WhatsApp chat lock feature is under development and it is expected to roll out in a future update.

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