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Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by dlux: 7:38am On Sep 23, 2016 |
WhatsApp is surely one of the most popular chat applications out there and it certainly has many advantages over other apps available on the market. Android Authority has just reported that the app could receive an important update in the near future. The report mentions that WhatsApp could soon come with six-digit passcodes to help restrict access inside the application. The passcode is a useful option, considering that many other apps give users the tools to limit access so that their information is protected and the privacy of their messages isn’t subjected to any risks. Android Authority reports that the new details were hinted at in a text translation program for WhatsApp, where users were required to translate strings from English to Dutch. The text clearly hinted at new six-digit passcodes and recovery email address options in WhatsApp. It suggests that the recovery email could be optional, but it could help users avoid being locked out of their accounts. User accounts are linked to phone numbers, but there are cases in which users could get locked out of their accounts and no longer get access to messages. It’s unclear at this point if six-digit passcodes will be optional or mandatory, but chances are users will be able to decide whether they wish to implement this extra security option. WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption for messages by default, unlike other chat applications like Google’s recent Allo. However, WhatsApp has recently announced that it will share phone numbers with Facebook for advertising purposes, but there’s a way to avoid that. By Alexandia Vaidos. http://gtbensmag.com/2016/09/23/whatsapp-may-incorporate-passcode-and-recovery-email-options/ |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Dclique(m): 7:55am On Sep 23, 2016 |
I'm getting tired of all these updates. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by dlux: 8:01am On Sep 23, 2016 |
Dclique: Just a security measure if you ask me. You know Facebook now owns Whatsapp 1 Like |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Nobody: 8:33am On Sep 23, 2016 |
Nonsense..!!! Can't wait for Dec. 31st 7 Likes |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by hassan4: 10:07am On Sep 23, 2016 |
Why Dec 31st? I think its a good idea though from Whatsapp 1 Like |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by dlux: 6:22pm On Sep 23, 2016 |
hassan4: Yes why wait for Dec 31st? |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Holamide222(f): 7:14am On Sep 24, 2016 |
WhatsApp own don dey too much self 2 Likes |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by nairaman66(m): 7:15am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Whatsapp is becoming more of problem these days. |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Turks: 7:15am On Sep 24, 2016 |
At this rate, people would get tired. The Whatsapp app is gradually going from simple to complex... Meanwhile; [size=30pt]ALLO[/size] from the other side 9 Likes |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by nony43(m): 7:16am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Whatsapp should start video call |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by queenmonalisa01: 7:16am On Sep 24, 2016 |
grayht: |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by ademega(m): 7:17am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Daily update, only God knows when they will turn applications to |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by opulus: 7:23am On Sep 24, 2016 |
It is a good stratagem in the right collimation |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Drunkinlove(f): 7:25am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Wots seriously wrong wif watsapp dis days?! |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Drunkinlove(f): 7:26am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Its now too much |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by JoBabs(m): 7:27am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Techpaded(f): 7:27am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Google allo is here to silent whatsapp |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Suntemi(m): 7:30am On Sep 24, 2016 |
I don't know why most of you are condemning this move but I think it's really a good idea. Privacy is golden!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by kingvectorv(m): 7:31am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Everyday useless changes.. No worries Google Allo would knock them out |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by tayork(m): 7:32am On Sep 24, 2016 |
nony43:FACEBOOK video call is ok now |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Marvyx(m): 7:35am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Really nice update in my opinion... updates like video calling will still be appreciated |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by teddyYz: 7:38am On Sep 24, 2016 |
No need for passcode jor, third party apps should take care of that. |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Nobody: 7:42am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Hmmmmmmmmmmm |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by birmingham04: 7:43am On Sep 24, 2016 |
If you people no be thieves why complaining, whatsapp want to protect her customers privacy and you people were grumbling must you complain for any positive changes. Well, we in western world are very happy because we believe in privacy. |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by xpressTrade: 7:43am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Na dem sabi 1 Like |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by AleAirHub(m): 7:45am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by godunia(m): 7:48am On Sep 24, 2016 |
If you ever had your private chat viewed or stolen by an unauthorized persons, you will appreciate security. All these updates you complain are based on response from users and other perceived security threat you may not be aware of. 1 Like |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Nobody: 8:01am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Whatsapp is already boring. Allo will definitely give Whatsapp a tough time |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Srallens(m): 8:10am On Sep 24, 2016 |
godunia:. About private chats being shared on facebook, how true is that please? |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Nobody: 8:26am On Sep 24, 2016 |
listen to my songs at http://my.notjustok.com/p/oracle/ To all those complainin about this move,it is for your own safety. |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by yoged(m): 8:29am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Someone should be able to withdraw or retract sent messages or pictures . I think this feature will be cool if added as well |
Re: Whatsapp May Incorporate Passcode And Recovery Email Options by Rick9(m): 8:44am On Sep 24, 2016 |
Nice |
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