WhatsApp Rolls Out Conversation Lock Feature, Supports Device Biometrics

Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp started rolling out a much-needed
privacy feature that lets users better protect their privacy by locking specific
conversations.

The feature, dubbed Chat Lock, will allow users to move sensitive conversations
into a new, private folder and secure them with a password or their device’s
biometrics.

Aside from containing chats within a locked folder, Chat Lock can also obfuscate
users’ details in notifications, preventing snoops from casually eavesdrop