WhatsApp users will not be able to see the online status of others: what is interesting

On November 1, new privacy rules will come into effect on WhatsApp. The app’s developers announced that users will be able to hide their online status completely, but this will mean they won’t be able to see other people’s activity either.

Representatives of WhatsApp have announced a significant update that will come into effect on November 1. This decision will affect all users, regardless of whether they own Android or iOS devices.

According to the new changes, users will no longer have access to certain information about others’ activity in the application.

Previously, WhatsApp showed when the user was last online and displayed the read status of messages. Now this data can be hidden entirely. However, it is worth noting that turning off the display of their activity will also mean users lose the ability to see when their contacts are online or whether they have read messages.

Thus, the new rules aim to strengthen the privacy of communication while, at the same time, limiting information about other participants’ activities.

The reaction of users may be mixed. For some, this will be a convenient way to avoid unnecessary attention, while others may feel discomfort due to the loss of control over the presence of contacts in the network.

The developers believe that these changes will enhance security and comfort when using the messenger, allowing everyone to set their own level of visibility.