Al-Marsad Newspaper: This week, WhatsApp introduced a new feature called “Feedback”, which allows users to interact with incoming messages with a special set of emojis, which seems to be working on another feature that the long-awaited messaging giant has been waiting for. .

Restrict some people from viewing the last viewed status

According to “engadget”, the WhatsApp app has added a new option that allows users to control the status of their Internet connection, or what is known as the “last seen” feature among users.

According to the “WABetaInfo” website, which specializes in monitoring new WhatsApp features, the latest beta version of the iOS app for WhatsApp on iPhone phones offers advanced settings for managing profile picture, as well as more privacy tools for controlling. Displays the “Last View” feature and the “Profile Image” and “About” feature.

Add Exceptions

Additionally, the beta version number 22.9.0.70 of the WhatsApp application on the iOS operating system adds a new option called “Except my contacts …” within the last seen settings section of the application’s privacy settings.

WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo explained that adding a contact to the list “except my contacts” prevents them from seeing “status” or status, as WhatsApp implements more subtle restrictions on profile pictures and categories to enhance user privacy.

A new feature in the Android and iOS versions of WhatsApp is currently in beta testing, so it is likely to be officially available soon.