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/

I'm getting tired of all these updates.

Dclique:
I'm getting tired of all these updates.

Just a security measure if you ask me. You know Facebook now owns Whatsapp

Nonsense..!!!






Can't wait for Dec. 31st

Why Dec 31st? I think its a good idea though from Whatsapp

hassan4:
Why Dec 31st? I think its a good idea though from Whatsapp

Yes why wait for Dec 31st?

WhatsApp own don dey too much self

Whatsapp is becoming more of problem these days.

At this rate, people would get tired. The Whatsapp app is gradually going from simple to complex...


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[size=30pt]ALLO[/size] from the other side

Whatsapp should start video call

Daily update, only God knows when they will turn applications to

It is a good stratagem in the right collimation

Wots seriously wrong wif watsapp dis days?!

Its now too much

Ok

Google allo is here to silent whatsapp

Everyday useless changes.. No worries Google Allo would knock them out

nony43:
Whatsapp should start video call

FACEBOOK video call is ok now

Really nice update in my opinion... updates like video calling will still be appreciated

No need for passcode jor, third party apps should take care of that.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

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.

Na dem sabi

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.

Whatsapp is already boring. Allo will definitely give Whatsapp a tough time

godunia:
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.

. About private chats being shared on facebook, how true is that please?

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To all those complainin about this move,it is for your own safety.

Someone should be able to withdraw or retract sent messages or pictures . I think this feature will be cool if added as well

Nice