WHATSAPP is working on a new feature that lets you hide your online status.
The so-called “stealth mode” will let you use the app without being seen.
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Right now it’s impossible to hide the fact that you’re online.
All you can do is conceal your “Last Seen” status.
But the sleuths at WABetaInfo have uncovered a new feature “under development” that lets you hide when you’re online.
Evidence of the change was unearthed in the “beta” trial version of WhatsApp used to test new features.
The new feature will be available in Settings > Privacy > Last Seen & Online.
WhatsApp has been criticised in the past for not allowing users to hide their online statuses on the app.
“There may be different reasons why people want to use WhatsApp in stealth mode,” said WABetaInfo.
“Some users want to use WhatsApp without being disturbed by other people.
“Or they feel stalked by someone.”
Sadly there’s no guaranteed release date on this new feature.
It’s not even in proper beta testing yet, so it could take weeks or even months to roll out to the general public.
If you want to try the latest WhatsApp features first, follow our guide to join the beta below.
How to get WhatsApp beta
To download WhatsApp beta for your smartphone you need to go toGooglePlay on yourAndroidand search for WhatsApp.
Scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester”.
Tap the “I’m In” button and then click “Join” to confirm.
Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.
Joining the WhatsApp beta oniOSforiPhoneis more difficult, and has limited capacity.
Follow Apple’s guidehere.
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