WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow users to hide their online status. . On Saturday, the outlet shared a screenshot of the new privacy settings that let someone decide who can see them while using the app. This feature is available in WhatsApp’s .
After a beta release in . The problem with WhatsApp’s Last Seen status was that it gave people a way to know if you saw their messages even if you had read receipts turned off.
Per screenshot WABetaInfo When shared, the new online status feature lets you restrict who you don’t want to see your Last Seen status. It’s surprising that it took this long for WhatsApp to start working on such a basic privacy feature, but now that it’s finally on the way, it’s something many users will appreciate.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team independent of our parent company. Some of our stories contain affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.