The next WhatsApp update will not only solve one of its biggest annoyances, it is also one of the most requested by users – that’s what’s about to happen.

Let’s go back to talking about one of the most used instant messaging apps in the world. Millions of users use the platform every day to talk and communicate about personal facts, work and so on. Despite its popularity, the application is known to lack many features. But now an update is coming that will change a very important thing.

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The fame of Whatsapp it is absolutely not in doubt. However, even with the latest updates and features they have changed something, like the one about video calls, the Meta-owned company still can’t quite overtake apps of the caliber of Telegram and Facebook Messenger. Indeed, it still falls behind those apps when it comes to functionality.

But now the messaging company has decided to solve one of the biggest gaps in the app. In fact, many have asked to solve the problem of been online when you have the app open. Among the most anticipated changes in the next update is the possibility for users to have the “Incognito mode” which will allow people to enter the application without letting others know.

WhatsApp, incognito mode arrives: here’s when and how to get it

According to reports, among the latest updates that WhatsApp is putting in place and on which the team is working is that of one “incognito” mode within the app. The app development team is finalizing the final checks regarding a user’s status within the app.

The news was revealed by the site WABetaInfo and reported by various web platforms, including Kronic.it. It has been said, in fact, that the instant messaging app owned by Meta is testing the visibility of the online status. Currently, app users have the ability to choose who can see their latest status. In a future update, however, the team will also add an option for hide online status.

It is revealed that the function is currently in the process of test in the iOS version. The last settings displayed in the Privacy section may contain new options. WhatsApp has somewhat minimized the work required to set up the privacy feature.

It is currently unclear whether online status visibility will be set to “Nobody” or “All” the contacts. Or there will be the option to select only the people who can see when you are online or not. What’s sure is that the new update will help read and text someone without them knowing you’re online. The downside is that you won’t know if any of your contacts are online too.

But when will it be available? We do not know yet because the date has not been communicated. It is good to know that this feature is in its early stages of development and therefore will need to wait at least two months to get it. What’s sure is that it will arrive on both iOS and Android, as well as the desktop app.

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