WhatsApp Introduces New Contact Sync and Passkey Features
This flexibility means users can better manage their contact lists without syncing their entire address book.
In addition, WhatsApp is working on integrating passkey technology to improve privacy.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to give users greater control over their address book synchronisation.
This update will allow users to manage how their contacts are synced, which is especially useful for those who use multiple WhatsApp accounts for work and personal purposes.
Users can now manually sync individual contacts or choose to unsync specific contacts if they no longer wish to have them available on their devices.
This flexibility means users can better manage their contact lists without syncing their entire address book.
In addition, WhatsApp is working on integrating passkey technology to improve privacy.
This new feature will use biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, to encrypt chat backups.
Previously, WhatsApp offered encryption for backups through custom passwords or a 64-digit encryption key, which could be cumbersome for users.
The introduction of passkey technology aims to streamline backup management and enhance security by allowing users to access their backups using the same biometric methods they use to unlock their devices.
