Whenever we talk about most privacy-protected and secured messaging apps, the first name that comes to our mind is Whatsapp. It’s because the messaging app always keeps updating its privacy and security features from time to time. And now, in the latest update, Whatsapp has added some new features that you may find interesting.
A new update of the messenger brings you a way to hide your last seen, profile picture and status from specific contacts. Previously, this feature was only available in the beta version, but now Whatapp makes it available for both Android and iOS users too. Here are the steps to enable it on your phone.
Whatsapp New Features- Hide Last Seen and Profile Picture from Specific Contacts
Steps to Hide Last Seen from Specific Contacts
Step 1: Open the Whatsapp application on your mobile phone (both android and iOS)
Step 2: Now go to “Settings”
Step 3: Click on the “Privacy” option mentioned under the “Accounts” section.
Step 4: Then tap on the “Last Seen” and select “My contacts except”
Step 5: Now you can choose the contacts from whom you want to hide your last seen.
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Steps to Hide Profile Photos from Specific Contacts
Step 1: Open the Whatsapp on your smartphone or iPhone
Step 2: Now head to the “Settings” option.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on the “Privacy” option mentioned under the “Accounts” section.
Step 4: Then click on the “Profile Photos” and select “My contacts except”
Step 5: Now choose the contacts from whom you want to hide your profile picture.